Beard - Modern prohibition of beards - Article Index

Encyclopedia - Beard: Encyclopedia - Beard
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). Whe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Beard: Encyclopedia Ii - Beard - Modern Prohibition Of Beards
Beard - Sport. Today, for practical reasons (with some exceptions), it is illegal for boxers to have beards. Beard - The Armed Forces....   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Beard: Encyclopedia Ii - Beard - History
Beard - The Ancient and Classical world. Ancient Egyptians associated facial hair with mourning. With the exception of a pencil-thin mo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Beard: Encyclopedia Ii - Beard - Beards In Religion
Beards also play an important role in some religions. The Jews thought it ignominious to lose their beards (Bible: 2 Samuels ch. 10, vers...   » Read the article