Publications, Issue 3, Volume 1, Part 4Royal Asiatic Society, 1833 |
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Page 352
... head , plaited the hair over their foreheads , and drew it behind their ears , as the women do . The only part of their hair which they shave , is on the crown of the head ; the rest they allow to grow and by this slight change they ...
... head , plaited the hair over their foreheads , and drew it behind their ears , as the women do . The only part of their hair which they shave , is on the crown of the head ; the rest they allow to grow and by this slight change they ...
Page 368
... head uncovered , and the Patriarch by his side , in conversation with him . Before and behind him were the images and banners : no body - guard ; nor drums , fifes , or musical instruments of any kind , as is the custom with the Begs of ...
... head uncovered , and the Patriarch by his side , in conversation with him . Before and behind him were the images and banners : no body - guard ; nor drums , fifes , or musical instruments of any kind , as is the custom with the Begs of ...
Page 382
... head . No sooner was the Ambassador out of sight , than he called for soap and water , and washed his hand , thinking it defiled by the touch . How remarkable is this religious sincerity and faith ! We were told also , that formerly ...
... head . No sooner was the Ambassador out of sight , than he called for soap and water , and washed his hand , thinking it defiled by the touch . How remarkable is this religious sincerity and faith ! We were told also , that formerly ...
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