Nose; facts and myth

ABSTRACT

The nose is used more than any other organs of the body in different cultures as a symbol. This symbol may indicate honor, shame or sex. Some of them are facts and others are myths. This paper reviews most of these symbols. The nose is used in many cultures in different ways. It is used daily in greetings within Arabic Gulf area. It is the most used body organ in proverbs. Myths about its relation to sexual activity are funny ones. Scientifically, priapism in the nose occurs in sickle cell disease. Vicarious menstruation may occur in the nose resulting into epistaxis