Greco-Roman hairstyle
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greco-roman-hairstyle-168-136494
title:
Greco-Roman hairstyle
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In the earliest times the Greeks wore their κόμη long, and thus Homer constantly calls them κᾰρηκομόωντες (long-haired). This ancient practice was preserved by the Spartans for many centuries. The Spartan boys always had their hair cut quite short, but as soon as they reached the age of puberty, they let it grow long. They prided themselves upon their hair, calling it the cheapest of ornaments, and before going to battle they combed and dressed it with special care, in which act Leonidas and his
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greco-Roman_hairstyle
date created:
2009-08-24T18:56:41Z
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2024-03-07T12:20:12Z
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