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		KolibriFly 9 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: How ancient people saw themselves Wild how mirrors across cultures weren't just tools but often spiritual objects, tied to gods, beauty, protection, or truth

intrasight 9 days ago [–]

I often find it very spiritual to look deeply into my own eyes. It's like a viewport into my soul.

Other times I'm just removing a bit of spinach from my teeth.

I assume that it was the same for ancient mirror users.

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