Human Limbs.

Long hairstyles have often been considered a sign of humility, and the Jews believed that Nazirites should not cut their hair to avoid vanity and adornment. It is said that the Apostle, perhaps wanting to prohibit men's hairstyles, looked at how Corinthian women wore their hair. Did those women style their hair long? No, it was short and adorned, sometimes artfully styled, following men's fashions and eliminating gender distinctions. This was more pronounced in regions where clothing was not as differentiated as among our people today. Greeks and Romans, among others, have always worn loose, wide, and long clothing for both men and women. Consequently, the distinction in head ornamentation and hairstyle became more critical there than elsewhere.

The Corinthians loosened their masculine hairstyles, due to drunken frivolity, adopting thus a women's style which had been abandoned. This is evidenced clearly in the writings of Martial, who mocks the Corinthians, highlighting their short curly hair, blanketed locks, and unusual elegance. He asserts that this followed the Corinthian fashion, while Martial himself wore long, wild hair in Spanish style, hence feeling no kinship with his brother, indicating Carmenion's preference was based on his sense of propriety.

Translation Notes:

Menschelijke Ledematen: Literally translates to "Human Limbs" but here is likely referring to the societal perceptions of hairstyles as parts of the human appearance.

Hayrdragt: This term refers to hairstyles or the way hair is fashioned.

Korintische Vrouwen: Corinthian Women.