Things are getting freaky in Dorset, England, where a hillside carving of a 180-foot giant with a stiffy is arousing a lot of attention.
The minimalistic depiction is said to be that of a naked god, otherwise known as the Cerne Abbas Giant.
With one hefty…club, debates regarding the giant’s origins are on the lips of every Archaeologist and Scientist.
Earliest references of the giant date back to 1694, baffling researchers as to how its demanding presence has been overlooked, until recently.
A recent study by the U.K. National Trust states that the Giant has been making fair maidens swoon since medieval times, specifically around the Saxon Period, during the 10th century.
Researchers analysed the materials used, which have affirmed that a type of chalk, commonly used between A.D. 650 and A.D. 1310, was the tool that sculpted the Giant into the hillside.
However, researchers speculate that the Giant has been rediscovered and touched up over the centuries, as some of his parts are older than others.
In fact, they assume that naughty villagers could’ve added some parts could have been during his rediscovery.
Namely, Mr Cerne Abbas’ phallus has “grown” over time and is thought to have been one of the more recent inclusions to his physique.
People have devised all kinds of theories, even alluding to ideas that the figure was carved from an actual giant that was slain by local villagers. Another suggestion is that the giant is a historical testament to ‘Hercules’.
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Despite centuries of negligence and underappreciation for its impressive build, the giant is FINALLY getting the attention he deserves.
Arnold Schwarzenegger who? Step aside, boys, because there’s a real man on the scene, and he’s coming back to claim his former glory.
Volunteers are now stepping in to spruce up the historical artefact and return the Giant to his heyday. However, the ‘Mr Abbas’ re-chalking is proving more difficult than anticipated due to his size and steepness.
To keep up with appearances, the Giant needs to be maintained every 10 years, which involves re-chalking and weeding him. This process involves digging up the old chalk before penetrating (hehe) the ground with 17,000 kilograms of fresh chalk. It is not a small feat, and locals need all the help they can get!
