A Hypothesis on the Original Meaning of Samson’s Hair
Journal: Athens Journal of Mediterranean Studies
Year: 2024

The article presents the results of a study on the original meaning of Samson's hair, which according to the biblical text was the secret of his superhuman strength. In this narrative Delilah, after discovering that his power resides in his hair, cuts it, leaving him weakened and vulnerable, and then hands him over to the Philistines, who blind and imprison him. Drawing parallels between Delilah’s characteristics and those of ancient lunar goddesses like the Caucasian Dali, Diana and Artemis, co