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Not to be confused with Roslin's [[Slaphead of Terminal Illness]] | The '''Slaphead of Mourning''' is a hairstyle adopted by [[Galen Tyrol]] after [[Cally|his wife's]] unfortunate appointment with a [[launch tube]]. After her death he shaves all his hair off. | ||
Not to be confused with [[Laura Roslin]]'s [[Slaphead of Terminal Illness]] | |||
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*In Japan a woman may cut her hair after being jilted. | *In Japan a woman may cut her hair after being jilted. | ||
*Practitioners of several religions are mandated to shave their hair, most notably Buddhist monks. | *Practitioners of several religions are mandated to shave their hair, most notably Buddhist monks. | ||
Revision as of 11:27, 24 May 2008
The Slaphead of Mourning is a hairstyle adopted by Galen Tyrol after his wife's unfortunate appointment with a launch tube. After her death he shaves all his hair off.
Not to be confused with Laura Roslin's Slaphead of Terminal Illness
Notes
- In India, tradition requires widows to shave their heads as part of being ostracized, although the practice is considered a rural one and the government is working to end the practice of ostracizing widows.
- The biblical tale of Samson and Delilah is about a man whose immense strength derives from his hair. When Delilah shaved it he became helpless.
- In Japan a woman may cut her hair after being jilted.
- Practitioners of several religions are mandated to shave their hair, most notably Buddhist monks.