The Roots of Face Reading...part 4.

Aristotle (384-322 B.C.) is considered by many to be the father of modern physiognomic thought. In his Physiognomonica, he devoted six chapters to the study of facial appearances.

The Roots of Face Reading...part 3.

Socrates (470-399 B.C.) admitted students to his academy only if their facial characteristics indicated them capable of scholarly pursuits. Plato was one of these students.

Roots of Face Reading, Part 2

Pythagoras (582-507 B.C.) the great Greek philosopher, developed a system of judging character by the features that set the stage for the future of face reading.

Critical Perception -

The eyes that angle down from the inner to the outer corners is called Critical Perception.

This person is skilled in seeing the flaw or error immediately, whether it is in themselves or others.

They can be relied upon to offer solutions. In fact, they often feel it is their mission in life to do so.

They notice both the weak and strong points, but because they are perfectionists and problem-solvers, they usually focus on what they perceive to be wrong.

Joyce Carol Oates, well-known novelist, has this trait to the extreme. Read her comment.

The Roots of Face Reading....part 1.

c 1800 B.C. – early writings in ancient Mesopotamia (modern day Iraq) spoke of the relationship between physical appearance, temperament and behavior. Duan, son of the Egyptian King, Khertu, penned a lengthy poem that likened man’s appearance with the nature of his activity.

Genetic Inheritance...

Look at the extreme difference in the slant of this man's eyes! Later, I will tell you what it means.

J. Oppenheimer in his later years.

Definitely a forward balance who needed lots of recognition.