In ancient  Rome, the legal system and punishments were indeed severe, reflecting the values and norms of the society at the time. While there were penalties for various crimes, including rape, the specific punishment you mentioned—being buried alive and having one’s penis cut off—is not a historically documented form of punishment in ancient Roman law.

Rape was considered a serious crime in ancient  Rome, but the punishment for it varied depending on the circumstances and the social status of the individuals involved. In cases where slaves or lower-class individuals were the victims, the punishment for the perpetrator might have been severe, including death or enslavement.

However, the legal system in ancient  Rome was complex and evolved over time, with punishments often influenced by societal attitudes, cultural norms, and the discretion of magistrates or judges. While physical mutilation was sometimes used as a form of punishment for various crimes, such as castration for certain sexual offenses, there is no widespread historical evidence to suggest that burial alive and genital mutilation were common or prescribed punishments for rape in ancient  Rome.

It’s important to approach historical claims with skepticism and to rely on verified historical sources and scholarly research when discussing the practices and punishments of ancient civilizations. While ancient Rome certainly had its share of brutal punishments, the specific details of these punishments should be examined critically and within the context of the historical record.