The mythology and superstitions surrounding red hair have spanned centuries and cultures, shaping how people have perceived redheads through both fear and fascination. From the divine to the dangerous, red hair has often been associated with intense characteristics such as having a fiery attitude or even possessing some kind of supernatural power. In cultures like ancient Greece and Egypt, red hair was both revered and feared, while in the era of the witchcraft trials, it was sometimes seen as a mark of a witch. Today, we will explore how redheads were seen in various periods, examining the mythological beliefs, superstitions, and societal biases that shaped the average red haired’s status in society.
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★ Chapters ★
0:00 Intro
0:50 Ancient Egyptian Perspective
6:39 Ancient Greek Perspective
10:26 Ancient Roman Perspective
15:40 Jewish & Christian Beliefs
18:20 The Witchcraft Trials
19:28 Conclusion
💡 TOPICS IN THIS VIDEO 💡
– Mythology
– Superstitions
– History
– Red Hair
– Red Heads
– Ancient Egypt
– Ancient Greece
– Ancient Rome
– Biblical Mysteries
– Legends
📚 Sources and Further Reading 📚
- Libary of History Book 1, 69-68, Diodorus Sicculus
- The Golden Bough, Sir James Frazer
- The Vampire, His Kith and Kin, Montague Summers
- Physiognomics, Aristotle
- The Illiad, Homer
- The Histories, Herodotus
- The History of Rome Book 38, Chapter 17, Livy
- The Complete Works of Tacitus, Tacitus
- Toman History, Book 62, Cassius Dio
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Apocalypse of Peter
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