Mythology Flashcards
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Hymen
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Membrane surrounding entrance of vagina Hymen – the Greek god of marriage
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Aphrodisiac
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A chemical purported to stimulate sexual desire Aphrodite- The Greek goddess of love
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Venereal disease
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A sexually transmitted infectious disease Venus – the Roman goddess of love
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Hermaphroditism
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A condition where both ovarian and testicular tissue are found in the same individual Hermaphroditus* – the offspring of Hermes and Aphrodite who looked female but had male genitalia
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Priapism
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A continuous, painful erection Priapus – the Roman god of male potency
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Satyriasis
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A condition of compulsive sexual desire in men. Satyr- a woodland deity part man and part goat. Most notable for chasing nymphs.
