Beard - The Ancient and Classical world. Ancient Egyptians associated facial hair with mourning. With the exception of a pencil-thin moustache or goatees, they generally found beards unattractive. The nations in the east generally treated their beards with great care and veneration, and the punishment for licentiousness and adultery was to have the beard of the offending parties publicly cut off. They had such a sacred regard for the preservation of their beards that a man might ple ...

See also:

Beard, Beard - History, Beard - The Ancient and Classical world, Beard - From the Renaissance to the present day, Beard - Modern attitudes in America, Beard - Beards in Religion, Beard - Early Christian attitudes, Beard - Modern prohibition of beards, Beard - Sport, Beard - The Armed Forces, Beard - Sayings about beards, Beard - Beard styles, Beard - Reference

Read more here: » Beard: Encyclopedia II - Beard - History

See also:

Beard, Beard - History, Beard - The Ancient and Classical world, Beard - From the Renaissance to the present day, Beard - Modern attitudes in America, Beard - Beards in Religion, Beard - Early Christian attitudes, Beard - Modern prohibition of beards, Beard - Sport, Beard - The Armed Forces, Beard - Sayings about beards, Beard - Beard styles, Beard - Reference

Read more here: » Beard: Encyclopedia II - Beard - Modern prohibition of beards

Beards also play an important role in some religions. The Jews thought it ignominious to lose their beards (Bible: 2 Samuels ch. 10, verse 4).Leviticus 19:27 states that "Ye shall not round the corners of your heads, neither shalt thou mar the corners of thy beard." Talmudic rabbis understood this to mean only that one should not shave their beard with a razor with a single blade. Because scissors have two blades, rabbinic law permits their use to trim the beard. For this reason, many Jews also use electric razors, which may have two ...

See also:

Beard, Beard - History, Beard - The Ancient and Classical world, Beard - From the Renaissance to the present day, Beard - Modern attitudes in America, Beard - Beards in Religion, Beard - Early Christian attitudes, Beard - Modern prohibition of beards, Beard - Sport, Beard - The Armed Forces, Beard - Sayings about beards, Beard - Beard styles, Beard - Reference

Read more here: » Beard: Encyclopedia II - Beard - Beards in Religion

A beard is the hair that grows on a man's chin, cheeks, neck, and the area above the upper lip (the opposite is a clean-shaven face). When differentiating between upper and lower facial hair, a beard specifically refers to the facial hair on the lower part of a man's chin (excluding the moustache, which refers to hair on the upper lip). In the course of history, men with facial hair have been ascribed various attributes such as wisdom, sexual potency, or high status, but also a lack of cleanliness and refinement, or an eccentri ...

Including:

Beard - History
Beard - The Ancient and Classical world Beard - From the Renaissance to the present day Beard - Modern attitudes in America
Beard - Beards in Religion
Beard - Early Christian attitudes
Beard - Modern prohibition of beards
Beard - Sport Beard - The Armed Forces
Beard - Sayings about beards Beard - Beard styles Beard - Reference

Read more here: » Beard: Encyclopedia - Beard

A barber (from the Latin barba, "beard") is someone whose occupation is to cut any type of hair, give shaves and cut beards. A barber differs from a hairdresser whose business is limited to cutting hair. In previous times, barbers also performed surgery. The place where a barber works is generally called a barbershop (or "barber shop"). Barber - History. The barber's trade is an extremely ancient one. Razors have been found among relics of the Bronze Age (circa 3500 BC) and barbering i ...

Including:

Barber - History

Read more here: » Barber: Encyclopedia - Barber

The Toda people are a small pastoral tribe of Southern India who live only on the Nilgiri hills. They can be distinguished by their tall and well-proportioned figures, aquiline noses, long, black, wavy hair, and full beards. Their skin color is a light brown. Their dress consists of a single piece of cloth, which is worn like the plaid of a Scottish highlander. The women cover their whole body with this mantle. Their sole occupation is cattle-herding and dairy-work. They practice polyandry, a practice in which a woman marries all the ...

Including:

Toda people - History Toda people - Mythology Toda people - Language Toda people - Culture Toda people - Lifestyle

Read more here: » Toda people: Encyclopedia - Toda people

Elves are described as the fairest and wisest of all creatures in Middle-earth. They are generally taller than Men. They are lovers of art (particularly songs, which they sing in beautiful voices). The Ñoldor in particular possess skills and knowledge which to Men appear to be "magic." Their memories and dreams are as vivid as real life. Elves can "sleep" without physically sleeping by indulging in deep thought, even as they move about. Many Elves are also stronger than Men and have far sharper senses, especially eyesight. Their most notabl ...

See also:

Elves Middle-earth, Elves Middle-earth - Overview, Elves Middle-earth - History, Elves Middle-earth - Kinds of Elves, Elves Middle-earth - Avari, Elves Middle-earth - Eldar, Elves Middle-earth - Locations in Middle-earth, Elves Middle-earth - The Elvish life cycle, Elves Middle-earth - Early life, Elves Middle-earth - Sexuality marriage and parenthood, Elves Middle-earth - Daily life, Elves Middle-earth - Later life, Elves Middle-earth - The end, Elves Middle-earth - Elvish naming conventions, Elves Middle-earth - Examples, Elves Middle-earth - Common misconceptions, Elves Middle-earth - Forests and archery?, Elves Middle-earth - Pointed ears?, Elves Middle-earth - Hair colors, Elves Middle-earth - Eye colors, Elves Middle-earth - Body builds, Elves Middle-earth - Androgynous Elves?, Elves Middle-earth - Beards or lack thereof, Elves Middle-earth - Alcohol, Elves Middle-earth - Elvish languages, Elves Middle-earth - Notable Elves

Read more here: » Elves Middle-earth: Encyclopedia II - Elves Middle-earth - Overview

The stories of the First Age deal mostly with the Elves, especially those who did not heed the call of the Valar and stayed behind in the various kingdoms of Beleriand, and those who later returned. Men appear in the tales of the First Age, but do not rise to dominate the world until the later stories. The Elves of the First Age are in their youth, and one of their kings, Fingolfin, is powerful enough to challenge Melkor, a being of angelic might. They first awake at Cuiviénen under the light of the ...

See also:

Elves Middle-earth, Elves Middle-earth - Overview, Elves Middle-earth - History, Elves Middle-earth - Kinds of Elves, Elves Middle-earth - Avari, Elves Middle-earth - Eldar, Elves Middle-earth - Locations in Middle-earth, Elves Middle-earth - The Elvish life cycle, Elves Middle-earth - Early life, Elves Middle-earth - Sexuality marriage and parenthood, Elves Middle-earth - Daily life, Elves Middle-earth - Later life, Elves Middle-earth - The end, Elves Middle-earth - Elvish naming conventions, Elves Middle-earth - Examples, Elves Middle-earth - Common misconceptions, Elves Middle-earth - Forests and archery?, Elves Middle-earth - Pointed ears?, Elves Middle-earth - Hair colors, Elves Middle-earth - Eye colors, Elves Middle-earth - Body builds, Elves Middle-earth - Androgynous Elves?, Elves Middle-earth - Beards or lack thereof, Elves Middle-earth - Alcohol, Elves Middle-earth - Elvish languages, Elves Middle-earth - Notable Elves

Read more here: » Elves Middle-earth: Encyclopedia II - Elves Middle-earth - History

In J. R. R. Tolkien's legendarium, the Elves are a sundered people. They awoke at Cuivienen on the continent of Middle-earth (see: Awakening of the Elves), where they were divided into three tribes: the Vanyar, the Ñoldor, and the Teleri. After some time, they were summoned by Oromë to live with the Valar in Aman. That summons and the Great Journey that followed split the Elves into two main groups (and many minor ones), which were never fully reunited. The name Quendi refers to all elves. ...

See also:

Elves Middle-earth, Elves Middle-earth - Overview, Elves Middle-earth - History, Elves Middle-earth - Kinds of Elves, Elves Middle-earth - Avari, Elves Middle-earth - Eldar, Elves Middle-earth - Locations in Middle-earth, Elves Middle-earth - The Elvish life cycle, Elves Middle-earth - Early life, Elves Middle-earth - Sexuality marriage and parenthood, Elves Middle-earth - Daily life, Elves Middle-earth - Later life, Elves Middle-earth - The end, Elves Middle-earth - Elvish naming conventions, Elves Middle-earth - Examples, Elves Middle-earth - Common misconceptions, Elves Middle-earth - Forests and archery?, Elves Middle-earth - Pointed ears?, Elves Middle-earth - Hair colors, Elves Middle-earth - Eye colors, Elves Middle-earth - Body builds, Elves Middle-earth - Androgynous Elves?, Elves Middle-earth - Beards or lack thereof, Elves Middle-earth - Alcohol, Elves Middle-earth - Elvish languages, Elves Middle-earth - Notable Elves

Read more here: » Elves Middle-earth: Encyclopedia II - Elves Middle-earth - Kinds of Elves

Elves were typically given two names (essi) at birth: a father-name and a mother-name. The father-name is often based on the father's own name or (in later times) was derived from old legends. A mother-name is given later at birth and had great significance, as Elven mothers are said to hold great insight into the character of their children. It is also believed that mothers ...

See also:

Elves Middle-earth, Elves Middle-earth - Overview, Elves Middle-earth - History, Elves Middle-earth - Kinds of Elves, Elves Middle-earth - Avari, Elves Middle-earth - Eldar, Elves Middle-earth - Locations in Middle-earth, Elves Middle-earth - The Elvish life cycle, Elves Middle-earth - Early life, Elves Middle-earth - Sexuality marriage and parenthood, Elves Middle-earth - Daily life, Elves Middle-earth - Later life, Elves Middle-earth - The end, Elves Middle-earth - Elvish naming conventions, Elves Middle-earth - Examples, Elves Middle-earth - Common misconceptions, Elves Middle-earth - Forests and archery?, Elves Middle-earth - Pointed ears?, Elves Middle-earth - Hair colors, Elves Middle-earth - Eye colors, Elves Middle-earth - Body builds, Elves Middle-earth - Androgynous Elves?, Elves Middle-earth - Beards or lack thereof, Elves Middle-earth - Alcohol, Elves Middle-earth - Elvish languages, Elves Middle-earth - Notable Elves

Read more here: » Elves Middle-earth: Encyclopedia II - Elves Middle-earth - Elvish naming conventions

It should be noted that Tolkien's Elves differ greatly from elfs of older folklore, as well as most modern fantasy elves. Aside from their different bodies and life cycle, his Elves were very much human, if "Unfallen". Elves Middle-earth - Forests and archery?. It may come as a surprise to some, but the now clichéd special affinity with forests and archery is largely an accident, resulting from the fact that the most prominent Elven character in The Lord of the Rings, Legolas, is a Wood-elve ...

See also:

Elves Middle-earth, Elves Middle-earth - Overview, Elves Middle-earth - History, Elves Middle-earth - Kinds of Elves, Elves Middle-earth - Avari, Elves Middle-earth - Eldar, Elves Middle-earth - Locations in Middle-earth, Elves Middle-earth - The Elvish life cycle, Elves Middle-earth - Early life, Elves Middle-earth - Sexuality marriage and parenthood, Elves Middle-earth - Daily life, Elves Middle-earth - Later life, Elves Middle-earth - The end, Elves Middle-earth - Elvish naming conventions, Elves Middle-earth - Examples, Elves Middle-earth - Common misconceptions, Elves Middle-earth - Forests and archery?, Elves Middle-earth - Pointed ears?, Elves Middle-earth - Hair colors, Elves Middle-earth - Eye colors, Elves Middle-earth - Body builds, Elves Middle-earth - Androgynous Elves?, Elves Middle-earth - Beards or lack thereof, Elves Middle-earth - Alcohol, Elves Middle-earth - Elvish languages, Elves Middle-earth - Notable Elves

Read more here: » Elves Middle-earth: Encyclopedia II - Elves Middle-earth - Common misconceptions

Shaving without the aid of shaving cream, gel, soap, or oil is known as dry shaving. Electric razors are typically used without external shaving aids, and were originally called dry shavers. However modern electric razors now lubricate the skin slightly. The removal of a full beard often requires the use of an electric (or beard) trimmer to reduce the mass of hair, and simplify the process. ...

See also:

Shaving, Shaving - History, Shaving - Shaving methods, Shaving - Shaving aids, Shaving - Side effects of shaving, Shaving - Aftershave, Shaving - Cuts

Read more here: » Shaving: Encyclopedia II - Shaving - Shaving aids

Khelben "Blackstaff" Arunsun - Appearance. Khelben is a 6-foot-tall, well-muscled, bearded man with a receding hairline, black hair with silver streaks, including a prominent one through his beard, and a distinguished, imposing manner. He usually dresses in nondescript robes and is never without his trademark blackstaff. Khelben "Blackstaff" Arunsun - Personality. Often thought to be humorless and grave, Khelben actually is neither. He simply finds it ...

See also:

Khelben "Blackstaff" Arunsun, Khelben "Blackstaff" Arunsun - Basics, Khelben "Blackstaff" Arunsun - Appearance, Khelben "Blackstaff" Arunsun - Personality, Khelben "Blackstaff" Arunsun - Combat/Tactics, Khelben "Blackstaff" Arunsun - History, Khelben "Blackstaff" Arunsun - Novel and game appearances

Read more here: » Khelben "Blackstaff" Arunsun: Encyclopedia II - Khelben "Blackstaff" Arunsun - Basics

One of the earliest documentations of the bullet catch appeared in the book Threats of God's Judgments by Reverend Thomas Beard in 1631. Fifty years earlier in France, a magician by the name of Coullew of Lorraine had been successfully performing the bullet catch, demonstrating that he could catch bullets in his hand. Ironically, this early performer was clubbed to death with his own gun by an angry assistant in 1613. Throughout the 1700s, variations of the bullet catch were dev ...

See also:

Bullet catch, Bullet catch - In performance, Bullet catch - History, Bullet catch - Method, Bullet catch - Famous performers

Read more here: » Bullet catch: Encyclopedia II - Bullet catch - History

The barber's trade is an extremely ancient one. Razors have been found among relics of the Bronze Age (circa 3500 BC) and barbering is mentioned in the Bible by Ezekiel who said "And Thou, son of man, take thee a barber's razor and cause it to pass upon thine head and upon thine beard." Shaving, either of the head or face, was not always a voluntary act, for it has been enforced by law in England and elsewhere. Cleanliness and vanity were therefore not the sole reasons for a 'clean shave', the origins lie deeper. Before the Macedonian ...

See also:

Barber, Barber - History

Read more here: » Barber: Encyclopedia II - Barber - History

Braun's products include the following categories: Shaving and Grooming (electric shaving, hair trimming, beard trimming) Oral Care (now under the Oral-B brand) Beauty Care (hair care and epilation) Heath and Wellness (ear thermometers, blood pressure monitors) Food and Drink (coffee makers, toasters, blenders, juicers) Irons Clocks and Calculators (clocks for arms, tables, walls; calculators) Braun no longer mak ...

See also:

Braun company, Braun company - Products, Braun company - History

Read more here: » Braun company: Encyclopedia II - Braun company - Products

Washington Mystics - Hall of Famers. Washington Mystics - Current stars. Alana Beard Chasity Melvin Coco Miller Murriel Page Nakia Sanford Temeka Johnson Washington Mystics - Retired numbers. none Washington Mystics - Not to be forgotten. Chamique Holdsclaw ...

See also:

Washington Mystics, Washington Mystics - Franchise history, Washington Mystics - Players of note, Washington Mystics - Hall of Famers, Washington Mystics - Current stars, Washington Mystics - Retired numbers, Washington Mystics - Not to be forgotten, Washington Mystics - Coaches and others

Read more here: » Washington Mystics: Encyclopedia II - Washington Mystics - Players of note

As told in The History of Middle-earth, the elder Tolkien's writings as edited by his son Christopher and collected into several volumes, and in Tolkien's Letters, Elves had a different life cycle from Men. Most of the following information strictly refers only to the Eldar, as found in his essay Laws and Customs among the Eldar, found in Morgoth's Ring - but could probably be applied to the Avari as well.See also:

Elves Middle-earth, Elves Middle-earth - Overview, Elves Middle-earth - History, Elves Middle-earth - Kinds of Elves, Elves Middle-earth - Avari, Elves Middle-earth - Eldar, Elves Middle-earth - Locations in Middle-earth, Elves Middle-earth - The Elvish life cycle, Elves Middle-earth - Early life, Elves Middle-earth - Sexuality marriage and parenthood, Elves Middle-earth - Daily life, Elves Middle-earth - Later life, Elves Middle-earth - The end, Elves Middle-earth - Elvish naming conventions, Elves Middle-earth - Examples, Elves Middle-earth - Common misconceptions, Elves Middle-earth - Forests and archery?, Elves Middle-earth - Pointed ears?, Elves Middle-earth - Hair colors, Elves Middle-earth - Eye colors, Elves Middle-earth - Body builds, Elves Middle-earth - Androgynous Elves?, Elves Middle-earth - Beards or lack thereof, Elves Middle-earth - Alcohol, Elves Middle-earth - Elvish languages, Elves Middle-earth - Notable Elves

Read more here: » Elves Middle-earth: Encyclopedia II - Elves Middle-earth - The Elvish life cycle

The Usher Hall's organ is one of its chief glories. The strong Victorian tradition of choral and organ music continued to flourish at the time of the Hall's construction and even a small city like Edinburgh sustained at least three organ building businesses. The Usher Hall organ was designed to be the focal point of the Hall, not just visually but musically. By 1912, the city was ready to find the best candidate to build the organ and after extensive investigation, Norman & Beard of London was awarded the cont ...

See also:

Usher Hall, Usher Hall - The Architecture, Usher Hall - Social History, Usher Hall - Musical History, Usher Hall - The Organ, Usher Hall - Refurbishment and Recent History, Usher Hall - External link

Read more here: » Usher Hall: Encyclopedia II - Usher Hall - The Organ

Main article: Democratic Republic of Afghanistan The PDPA, as a pro-communist socialist party, implemented a socialist agenda which included decrees abolishing usury, banning forced marriages, state recognition of women’s rights to vote, replacing religious and traditional laws with secular and Marxist ones, banning tribal courts, and land reform. Men were obliged to cut their beards, women couldn't wear a burqa, and mosque visiting was forbidden. The PDPA invited the Soviet Union to assist in modernising its economic infrast ...

See also:

History of Afghanistan, History of Afghanistan - History of Afghanistan, History of Afghanistan - Pre-Islamic period of Afghanistan before 651, History of Afghanistan - Islamic conquest of Afghanistan 642-1747, History of Afghanistan - The Durrani Empire 1747-1826, History of Afghanistan - European influence in Afghanistan 1826-1919, History of Afghanistan - Reforms of Amanullah Khan and civil war 1919-1929, History of Afghanistan - Reigns of Nadir Shah and Zahir Shah 1929-1973, History of Afghanistan - Daoud's Republic of Afghanistan 1973-1978, History of Afghanistan - Soviet intervention in Afghanistan 1978-1992, History of Afghanistan - History of Afghanistan 1992 to present

Read more here: » History of Afghanistan: Encyclopedia II - History of Afghanistan - Soviet intervention in Afghanistan 1978-1992