For anyone that doesn't understand, there is an ancient statuette (like, one of the oldest pieces of human art discovered, dating back to approximately 25,000 years ago) called the Venus of Willendorf, found near the town of WIllendorf. It is generally accepted among art historians and archaeologists - because of its exaggerated shape and lack distinct hands, feet, or face - that it is not a portrait of any person, but a fertility figurine (an idol or perhaps a sort of prayer for health and abundance). Such figurines are called Venuses, after the Roman name for the Greek goddess of beauty.
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I appreciate that you put "Venus" in quotes.
For anyone that doesn't understand, there is an ancient statuette (like, one of the oldest pieces of human art discovered, dating back to approximately 25,000 years ago) called the Venus of Willendorf, found near the town of WIllendorf. It is generally accepted among art historians and archaeologists - because of its exaggerated shape and lack distinct hands, feet, or face - that it is not a portrait of any person, but a fertility figurine (an idol or perhaps a sort of prayer for health and abundance). Such figurines are called Venuses, after the Roman name for the Greek goddess of beauty.