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A Brief History Behind Every Body Piercing

Arjan

A Brief History Behind Every Body Piercing

It pierced the body since ancient times. In every culture, every piercing in society has its purpose and important value.

Table of Contents

  • ear piercing
  • Nasal perforation
  • Pierce the tongue
  • Lip and Labret piercing
  • Nipple Piercing
  • Navel piercing

ear piercing

The most commonplace for perforation is the earlobe. It used to distinguish the rich from the poor. But nowadays it is simply the most popular way to display piercing jewellery.

Long ago, sailors believed they could improve their eyesight by piercing their ears. In addition, the Romans associated it with a person’s wealth. African and South American tribes pierced the ears and enlarged the cave. In their culture, the larger the loophole, the higher the social status.

Nasal perforation

Nostril perforation is said to have originated in the Middle East about 4,000 years ago. It then slowly spread to India and was taken over by noble castes in the 16th century. The type and quality of worn jewellery can be distinguished by caste and social status.

Pierce the tongue

The shamans and high priests in the ancient temples of the Aztecs and Maya practised tongue piercing as a ritual to talk to the gods. Today, tongue puncture is still performed for a variety of reasons. Some men and women arouse sexual desire and increase the ability to pierce the tongue.

Lip and Labret piercing

The Aztecs and Mayans have a higher caste and their lips are adorned with pure gold platinum chafers because they think the mouth and lips are sensitive parts of the human body. Women of the Makololo tribe in Malawi, a densely populated country in southeastern Africa, wear “pelele” on their upper lips to stimulate men in the tribe. The tribes of Central and South America pierced their lower lips and extended the hole to fit the shelf.

Nipple Piercing

The Roman Centurion practised nipple piercing as a sign of strength, masculinity, and stamina. Central American tradition requires boys to pierce their nipples to symbolize their transition to adulthood. The guards of the Roman emperors also pierced their nipples to demonstrate their loyalty to their duties and duties to protect the emperor.

Navel piercing

Back in ancient Egypt, only Pharaoh and his royal family were allowed to pierce the navel. Strictly speaking, anyone who breaks the rules will be executed. However, if a peasant girl is born with a “perfect navel”, she can be exempted from interleaving, improving her social status.

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