Ancient erotic frescos in pompeii

The tale of Eros and Psyche, originally from Crassus and Pompey both held the Optimate political line while Caesar was a Populare. And this is one of the most interesting sights to discover in the frescoes: a fascinating and true glimpse into the ancient sex lives of Roman people. Much of the 5th century B. Open menu Menu. These mansiones were often badly frequented, with prostitutes and thieves roaming around.

It is unclear whether the images on the walls were advertisements for the services offered or merely intended to heighten the pleasure of the visitors. The mural of Venus from Pompeii was never seen by Botticelli , the painter of The Birth of Venus , but may have been a Roman copy of the then famous painting by Apelles which Lucian mentioned. In the tale, Zeus appears in swan form for whatever reason, which explains why the most important mythological God was getting chased by an eagle. Erotic Images of Greece and Rome. The phallus the erect penis , whether on Pan, Priapus or a similar deity, or on its own, was a common image. The myth goes as follows: Zeus fell into the arms of Leda , Queen of Sparta , seeking protection from an eagle. He is ready to serve virgins as well.

Fresco from the suburban baths depicting cunnilingus. Aqua Augusta Macellum of Pompeii. This article needs additional citations for verification. The most widely accepted theory, that of the original archaeologist, Luciana Jacobelli, is that they served as reminders of where one had left one's clothes. As previously mentioned, some of the paintings and frescoes became immediately famous because they represented erotic, sometimes explicit, sexual scenes.