Bhutan: Dragons, Phalluses, and the Anatomy of Protection
In this vivid and culturally rich episode, Janelle returns to Bhutan, the Land of the Thunder Dragon, weaving together humour, awe, anthropology, and mysticism. She explores Bhutan’s unapologetic phallus symbolism, tracing how penises and testicles appear in art, architecture, rites, and everyday life as agents of fertility, protection, and good luck. From wooden phalluses placed on rooftops to blessings bestowed by monks, she unpacks how ancient traditions endure despite modern shifts.
Janelle expands the conversation globally, touching on phallic rites in Greece, Italy, Nepal, Japan, and…
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