article_snippet: That, in turn, has been seized on as having psychological significance.
article_snippet: In ancient civilisation, penises were considered to have mythical significance linked to male power and eternity.
article_snippet: The eternity aspect of this symbolism is easily explained and the ability to sire offspring could bestow power, for the more sons you had, the better you were able to defend your household.
article_snippet: But those were primitive concerns.
article_snippet: The correlation between penis size and power in the modern era, even 200 years ago, is less persuasive.