03-01-2015, 07:10 AM
Depilation seems to have been quite common at the time. I remember a comment (I forget by whom...Suetonius?) complained about public bath, mentioned the squeals of men as their armpits were plucked. Does anyone know to what degree soldiers practiced this?
The book "Roman Art" by Susan Walker sates that "Men of the Late Republic shaved their beards at the age of 24"
This seems to be at odds with my perception that before Hadrian, beards weren't in vogue, and that hairless men were viewed as beautiful. There is a style of statue known for depicting this, but I forget what it's called.
The book "Roman Art" by Susan Walker sates that "Men of the Late Republic shaved their beards at the age of 24"
This seems to be at odds with my perception that before Hadrian, beards weren't in vogue, and that hairless men were viewed as beautiful. There is a style of statue known for depicting this, but I forget what it's called.
Sven Tuonela
Axios!
Axios!
