The text discusses the ability to infer traits and life predictions from teeth and facial features. Aristotle's belief is mentioned that foresight can be derived from teeth, but this kind of wisdom has its limits. The text also highlights various chin shapes and their impact on facial appearances.
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We could demonstrate many things on this foundation that might seem strange to some.
Regarding the significance of teeth: it is believed that one can discern the age of horses and similarly the short or long life of humans from them. However, Aristotle taught that a certain foresight of life was hidden in the teeth, and that one could also predict things from them. Yet, we have not yet climbed to such a high level of wisdom. We have sometimes found it true that those with canine teeth sticking out a lot are often rude and insatiable people. Scotus taught that those who have long, sharp and vain teeth are generally envious and angry. Hence, he called this type of teeth snake teeth. Those who have a mix of teeth, namely teeth that are thin, broad, vain, tight, small and different in shape, are often considered intelligent and careful; perceptive but somewhat malicious in nature.
The chin ends the lower contour of the face; its form can greatly affect the graceful bearing of countenances. And it can be determined in many different ways. For they are either long, short, round or sharp, square, sinking, or protruding bulbously forward, or stretching straight out and coming forward from afar, which one calls chin ‘knots’. There are also hollow and cleft chins, and some so broad and long that they resemble cow hooves. In the following outlines of physiognomy, we can see samples of the aforementioned kinds, and even more than we have already named. A substantial grow...
Translation Notes:
- "Tronien" is translated as "countenances" referring to the appearances and expressions of faces.
- "Keven-Kinnen" is translated as "Chin 'knots'" which refers to distinct chin shapes.