I wonder if this has any central beginning in a certain Tradition or what. It just seems that there should be some kind of a universal reasoning for this. Do you know of anything?
2007-02-25 07:42:45 · 4 answers · asked by Midge 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Hair is a symbol of our animal nature. Many cultures find physical strength in cultivating this aspect of their nature. Hair that is 'restrained'
in a ponytail or braid is symbolic of proper restraint and use of their 'animal aggression'.
2007-02-25 08:03:04 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
it's enforcement really began with the witch hunters, due to a bible verse that stated women's hair contained some kind of power, supposedly binding the hair kept her from practicing witchcraft
2007-02-25 15:49:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no reason for any religion or religious rule/doctrine/dogma or precept.
2007-02-25 15:53:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All I know is that when Americans do it they're hippies.
2007-02-25 15:48:05 · answer #4 · answered by cboni2000 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋