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Same reason they have long noses

>>18686167
This is actually a good question. Where does the trope of the long haired, long bearded wizard come from? There are various schools of hermitage where for practical reasons the sadhu or hermit will end up with long hair and beard, but where does the exquisitely European version of this come from?

>>18686167
Stereotypical old, wise, itinerant hermit/monk just with magical powers.

>>18686254
Tolkien, if it's pop fantasy then just assume it's Tolkien

>>18686167
Merlin. Its Merlin's fault.

>>18686396
>>18686254
Merlin. Literally every Western wizard is a rip off of Merlin. Although Gandalf is a direct ripoff of Odin. Just read up old descriptions of him.

>>18686167

because they have no access to the materials they need to shave

aren't they reclusive as well? you don't need to shave if you are not around anyone.
pride only exists in relation to other people. when you are by yourself who cares!

The same reason tom hanks character in castaway didn't shave

No access to razors

>>18686167
>>18686254
Greek archetype of a philosopher: beard, flowing hair, humble clothing. It's also why Jesus is depicted with long hair and a beard.

>>18686424
facial hair is itchy

>>18686463

that only becomes a problem when i am paranoid about bugs

>>18686463
Grow it out an inch (2-3 cm for you Eurofags), it starts to get soft and doesn't itch.

>>18686585
but then it gets oily and greasy and food get stuck in it

>>18686167