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Illustration of various Greek hairstyles from the book "History of Costumes of Peoples Throughout the Centuries" by Paolo Lorenzini, Nerbini Publishing House, Florence, 1934. In Greece, hair was considered one of the most beautiful ornaments of female beauty. Shaving a woman's hair was a sign of great mourning or sacrifice. During wedding rituals, they offered their hair to Juno and Diana.
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Title: Greek hairstyles
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Illustration of various Greek hairstyles from the book "History of Costumes of Peoples Throughout the Centuries" by Paolo Lorenzini, Nerbini Publishing House, Florence, 1934.
In Greece, hair was considered one of the most beautiful ornaments of female beauty.
Shaving a woman's hair was a sign of great mourning or sacrifice.
During wedding rituals, they offered their hair to Juno and Diana.
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