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A '''lock of hair''' is a piece of [[hair]] that has been cut from a human head |
A '''lock of hair''' is a piece or pieces of [[hair]] that has been cut from a human head, most commonly bunched or tied together in some way. |
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Locks of hair carry [[symbol|symbolic]] value and have been utilized throughout history in various [[religion|religious]], [[superstition|superstitions]], and sentimental roles. |
Locks of hair carry [[symbol|symbolic]] value and have been utilized throughout history in various [[religion|religious]], [[superstition|superstitions]], and sentimental roles. |
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*A primitive belief maintains that owning a lock of hair from another’s head gives one power over that individual, in the same manner that owning a piece of clothing or image of an individual grants the owner such powers. |
*A primitive belief maintains that owning a lock of hair from another’s head gives one power over that individual, in the same manner that owning a piece of clothing or image of an individual grants the owner such powers. |
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*During [[antiquity]], girls who were about to be married offered locks of hair to the forest god [[Virbius]] (Virbio). |
*During [[antiquity]], girls who were about to be married offered locks of hair to the forest god [[Virbius]] (Virbio). |
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*A common superstition holds that a lock of hair from a [[baby|baby's]] first [[haircut]] should be kept for good luck. An old [[Ireland|Irish]] superstition holds that it is unlucky to accept a lock of hair (or a four-footed beast) from a lover. |
*A common superstition holds that a lock of hair from a [[baby|baby's]] first [[haircut]] should be kept for good luck. An old [[Ireland|Irish]] superstition holds that it is unlucky to accept a lock of hair (or a four-footed beast) from a lover. |
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*A lock of [[Ludwig van Beethoven|Beethoven’s]] hair, cut from his head in [[1827]], was auctioned in [[1994]] through [[Sotheby's]] of [[London]].[http://www.jewishaz.com/jewishnews/001103/hair.shtml] Research on the hair determined that the composer's life-long illness was caused by [[lead poisoning]]. |
*A lock of [[Ludwig van Beethoven|Beethoven’s]] hair, cut from his head in [[1827]], was auctioned in [[1994]] through [[Sotheby's]] of [[London]].[http://www.jewishaz.com/jewishnews/001103/hair.shtml] Research on the hair determined that the composer's life-long illness was caused by [[lead poisoning]]. |
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Revision as of 06:58, 27 May 2006
A lock of hair is a piece or pieces of hair that has been cut from a human head, most commonly bunched or tied together in some way.
Locks of hair carry symbolic value and have been utilized throughout history in various religious, superstitions, and sentimental roles.
- A primitive belief maintains that owning a lock of hair from another’s head gives one power over that individual, in the same manner that owning a piece of clothing or image of an individual grants the owner such powers.
- During antiquity, girls who were about to be married offered locks of hair to the forest god Virbius (Virbio).
- A common superstition holds that a lock of hair from a baby's first haircut should be kept for good luck. An old Irish superstition holds that it is unlucky to accept a lock of hair (or a four-footed beast) from a lover.
- A lock of Beethoven’s hair, cut from his head in 1827, was auctioned in 1994 through Sotheby's of London.[1] Research on the hair determined that the composer's life-long illness was caused by lead poisoning.