In ancient times, Germanic kings would give their followers rings to win or keep their loyalty. A king who did this was hailed as the “ring-giver” (Old English: bēgġeofa) or “lord of the rings” (hringa þenġel).
1/4 In ancient Greece, a woman’s hair was never just about beauty. It was a powerful cultural tool functioning as a social, religious, and political symbol. Your hairstyle instantly revealed your status, age, and freedom to the entire polis. 🧵