Exopaedia

Hair

As a symbol, hair represents life-force; strength; energy; vitality.

  • hair on the head represents higher power and inspiration;
  • flowing hair is a symbol for freedom;
  • shaving hair: renouncing physical powers;
  • hair standing on end: magic power, divine possession or fear;

When a person is seen and the hair is moving as if moved by wind, even though there is no wind, then the person is believed to have great supernatural powers.