In some cultures, upon the death of a loved one, they cut their hair - what cultures are these, and is there religious purpose to them?
2007-03-22 04:19:41 · 6 answers · asked by The Pope 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
it is in both ways
2007-03-22 04:24:45 · answer #1 · answered by onoscity 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hinduism
2007-03-22 04:28:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some Celtic (Gaelic) Reconstructionists do so as well. It's social/religious, as a sign of mourning - not sure if there's an in-depth reason behind it or not.
2007-03-22 05:28:45 · answer #3 · answered by ArcadianStormcrow 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know of the ancient time chinese who do that only when it was their parents who passed away. they believe that the hair is a sign of honour and is given by the parents since the parents brought them to this world. they cut their hair as sign of respect, don't think its due to religious purpose.
2007-03-22 04:25:25 · answer #4 · answered by duh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Japan, girls cut their hair if a love affair has ended. Not sure why though
2007-03-22 04:22:20 · answer #5 · answered by Ya-sai 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sometimes it is both
2007-03-22 04:22:32 · answer #6 · answered by skate_freely 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋