The history of phallic tree worship dates back to ancient civilizations and is rooted in fertility symbolism and nature reverence. Across various cultures and time periods, the phallus has been associated with male virility, power, and the generative forces of life. Trees, with their tall and erect trunks, were seen as symbolic representations of this masculine energy. The worship of phallic trees can be traced to regions such as ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, and Greece, where rituals and ceremonies were performed to honor and invoke the fertility of nature. These practices often included offerings, dances, and other forms of veneration to ensure bountiful harvests, prosperous livelihoods, and the continuation of life cycles. Over time, the significance of phallic tree worship has evolved, influenced by cultural shifts, religious beliefs, and societal changes, but its essence as a celebration of life, fertility, and the interconnectedness of humans and nature has persisted through history.
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Correntes & Ventos by Carla Boregas on Pena ao Mar (Self-released) - Break
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Regress by O Yuki Conjugate on A Tension of Opposites, Vol. 4 (OYC Limited) -
27b4 by John Bender on I Don't Remember Now / I Don't Want to Talk About It (Superior Viaduct) -
Zug by Conrad Schnitzler on Con (Bureau B) - Break
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Voyage au bout de la nuit by Tolerance on Anonym (Mesh-Key Records) -
Voodo by Chris & Cosey on Heartbeat (Conspiracy International) - Break
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Kino - Remastered by Cabaret Voltaire on #8385 Collected Works 1983 - 1985 (Mute) -
Odd Vapors by His Electro Blue Voice on Love Conductor (Body Crash) - Break
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Mind The Gap by Robert Turman on Way Down (4245876 Records DK)