PHALLUS, among the Egyptians, was the emblem of fecundity. It was very fervently worshipped by women, especially by those who were barren. This custom was introduced among the Greeks; and festivals in honour of it were called phaluca. See MYSTERIES, No 38, &c. Among the Hindoos, a similar emblem called lingam is used, and for similar purposes. See HINDOOS, No 4.