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I'm equally smitten by Samson and the terrific manes.

I doubt the dental examination is all that well appreciated, though the lion's bid to star in the next is there for us all to see. Bible 1445.

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I've saved this contribution until well after the watershed

Here, a miniature of Delilah binding Samson to a bed. His lavish locks are evident. Bible, 1445. Manuscripts & Archives Division, The New York Public Library.

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2021-01-07

From Christ Church Southgate, 1896 figure of Charity with hair below her knees & some fabulous babies

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2019-07-24

Fortitude, at first sight, seems to have long flowing hair.

But .... she wears a headdress of a lion’s skin, which drapes down across her shoulders.

St Peter Martyr’s marble shrine - Giovanni di Balduccio 1339
Cappella Portinari, Chiesa di S. Eustorgio

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2019-07-24

He has long flowing hair & quite an impressive beard, but I still think Samson (last week’s tweet) should win the competition.
Cattedrale di San Lorenzo. Portale di San Gottardo - 🇮🇹 https://t.co/HafbwkTEpX

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