Enveloped in Mysteries: Revealing the Ancient Tradition of Neck Elongation
Is there really a way you can make your neck longer? Neck elongation has a rich history that goes back in the ancient times. Some cultures still practice it, and its purpose varied.
While it’s a strange practice of body modification, most of the people that choose to elongate their necks are going it to keep their ancient traditions alive.
Who are these people? What is the story behind neck elongation, and can others try to modify their body using the same method?
Here are some facts you never knew about neck elongation and the people that choose to practice this type of body modification.
20. Cosmetic Purposes
Many people want to have longer necks for beauty purposes. It might seem strange, but it’s similar to having piercings or tattoos. Neck elongation is definitely a weird choice, but it’s not the weirdest we’ve ever seen.
Nonetheless, it is a personal choice and in some cultures, it’s a tradition. Let’s check out all the details about it!
19. An Ancient Practice from the 11th Century
Historians have found records of this practice that date back to the 11th century. It has been around for around a thousand year, originating in Southeast Asia. In the past, they were used as a sign of wealth or as a rite of passage. Some tribes still use the rings around their necks to continue the tradition!
18. A Mysterious Origin
According to historians, neck elongation rings were used in Southeast Asian Padaung tribes, to show off their status.
That’s mostly the use of body jewelry, but tribal mythology revealed that the first use of neck rings was to have people defend themselves against tiger bites…
17. Rings Protected Women From Slavery
Anthropologists theorized that women were protected from slavery or were less attractive to other tribes if they wore these coils. Other theories suggested that the coils would make women’s necks look longer and slender than men’s.