Awakening Aphrodite 270. What You Don't Know About Human Hair: Ancient Symbolism, History, Superstitions & Cultural Significance
Welcome to Awakening Aphrodite — the podcast that helps you harmonize and align your masculine and feminine energy, awaken your true power and be more fit in body, mind and spirit.
In each episode, holistic health expert Amy Fournier shares inspiring conversations with a variety of guests, blending ancient wisdom and modern science to offer practical tools that help you thrive in today’s fast-paced world.
In this first episode of her new mini-series, Amy shares the rich history and symbolic meanings of hair across various cultures. You will learn ancient myths and beliefs, such as those from Egyptian, Greek, and Christian traditions, that imbue hair with spiritual and mystical powers. In this episode, she references Barbara G. Walker's 'The Woman's Encyclopedia of Myths and Secrets' to discuss how hair has been used in rituals, as a symbol of fertility, protection, and power, and how it retains significant cultural and personal importance today.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:05 Mini-Series Intro
03:47 Hair in Ancient Cultures
05:35 Hair in Myth & Religion
10:15 Hair and Witchcraft
14:11 Hair Through History
27:04 Reflections on Hair
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