Is there any significance to long hair in ancient magical traditions?

Question

I have done some minimal research on this subject and have found only that long hair shows strength and vitality. I would be happy for any and all input on this subject. Peace&Love be with you all...~M~

Answer 1

Long hair is, in nearly all cases, simply a cultural fashion. We can GUESS that Merlin MAY have had long hair because it was the cultural fashion of his time for men to have long hair worn in various styles. The story of Sampson and Delilah had more to do with a fall from grace and redemption than a literal attribute of his hair. His hair was a metaphor for his strength in his faith. (He was led astray, lost faith, returned to faith, and overcame.) For women, there's always the biblical "crowning glory" thing about long hair. I'm sure you can find references to hair doing or being something magical, on an individual basis, in stories or myths but there is no generic "my hair is long for a magical reason" other than custom.

Answer 2

no. barbers didn't have as many shops back then so it was hard to get a decent hair cut or do.And the unions were not strong.The romans had short hair and conquered the known world. They were strong and viral.