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Moche Fertility Ritual
This Moche sculpture (1–800 AD) illustrates ancestral fertility rituals involving symbolic acts of mutual stimulation among male and female figures from the underworld. These acts, including mutual masturbation and kissing, are believed to release semen that fertilizes the earth. The rituals reflect the Mochica’s intricate beliefs in fertility and the interconnectedness of life and the spiritual realm.
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