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Phrenology

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Ancient Beliefs of Phrenology and Physiognomy

This chapter explores the ancient beliefs of phrenology and physiognomy, which involved assessing a person's character based on their appearance. It introduces Franz Joseph Goll and his theory of cranioscopy, which suggested that the shape and texture of the skull could reflect personality traits.

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