Cosmic Facial Lines
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Cosmic Facial Lines
METOPOSCOPY : Even the furrows in your brow are due, not to intense mental effort or worry, but to the activities of the stars in their courses... Date: 16/17th century
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Activities Brow Cosmic Courses Effort Facial Furrows Influences Intense Lines Mental Stars Worry Paranormal
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This intriguing 16th or 17th century print depicts the concept of cosmic facial lines, also known as metoposcopy, a paranormal belief that the lines on one's face are influenced by the positions and movements of stars and planets. The image shows an elderly man with deeply etched furrows on his brow, as if in deep thought or concern. However, the caption beneath the print reveals a different explanation. It suggests that these lines are not the result of intense mental effort or worry, but rather the effects of celestial influences. The idea of cosmic facial lines was popular during the Renaissance period, and was believed to offer insight into a person's character and future. According to this belief, the alignment of the stars at the time of a person's birth could be seen in the lines on their face. This concept was often used in divination and astrology, and was also believed to have therapeutic applications. The print is a fascinating glimpse into the historical belief systems of the past, and offers a unique perspective on the connection between the cosmos and the human body. It is a reminder that throughout history, people have looked to the stars for answers and meaning, and have sought to understand the mysteries of the universe through the study of the natural world around them.
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