Civilization Skin Moles and Famous People With Moles




Civilization and Skin Moles

 Civilizations  Skin Moles and Famous People with Skin Moles.

Moles throughout history of been a sign of good luck or a bad omen. Some societies felt moles could foretell a persons character. In Medieval Europe skin moles were a sign of evil. In Western Europe in the 1800s moles were quite the fashion statement. In America in the mid 1900s skin moles were not seen as a sign of beauty or good character. President Abraham Lincoln had a mole on his right cheek and was elected President of the US twice. Marilyn Monroe changed the old myths about facial skin moles. Her signature facial mole was copied by women for decades as a sign of facial enhancement. Read about different civilizations views of moles and how these ancient views have changed with time. See famous people with Moles





Ancient Greeks



The Ancient Greeks felt a moles were omens. Example, a mole on the cheek was an indication of future wealth. The Ancient Greeks believed that moles and where the mole was located, could tell a persons destiny.

Ancient China

Ancient China "Wealthy spots" visible mole corresponded with other moles on the body. In China moles were respected and  indicators of good or bad omens. A practice in Ancient China was "moleomancy". Moleomancy was face reading moles. A person fate could be determined by the observation of location, shape, height and color  moles on the face.

• - Philtrum: Vertical groove middle of upper lip and nose. If mole located in philtrum area woman could give birth to twins.
• - Mole Left of Philtrum: Indicated low self esteem 
• - Mole to Right of Philtrum: Mole on right of philtrum on the lip indication of talkative person.
• - Bridge of Nose: Bad luck omen
• - Mole On Top of Ear: Indicates an astute person. 
• - Mole on Right Ear Lobe: Indicate good child with committed and kind to family.
• - Mole on Left Ear Lobe: Women would get a good husband.
• - Forehead: Above left eyebrow indicated good luck, happy marriage and fortune depending where the mole was located on the forehead.
• -Eyes: Depending on location of the mole generally the mole indicated bad luck.





Ancient Rome



  Ancient Rome

Sign of beauty in Ancient Rome was a fair unblemished complexion. Blemished skin was not considered signs of beauty. Freckles and moles were lightened with ashes from grounded nails. The beauty standards of the Western World are adopted from the Ancient Romans.


Medieval Europe
The church in Medieval Europe interpreted birthmarks and moles as signs of demonic possession.
During the Middle Ages or Dark Ages moles, birthmarks, skin tags or skin warts were all marks of evil. Over centuries in the same country natural or artificial moles became a thing of beauty.

The Renaissance
The location of a facial mole could determine a person character. Examples: person would me good spouse, worker and etc.

16th Century Europe
Pseudoscience facial moles would indicate other location of body where a corresponding mole could be found. Location of moles could determine a persons character. Skin patches were worn in 16th Century to cover blemishes and small pox scars. In less than two centuries artificial moles became fashionable in upper classes and royal courts.

18th Century Western Europe
Wigs, make-up, high heels and artificial moles were fashionable by both men and women in the upper classes and royal courts. It was fashionable to have a mouch (flies) or fake moles. Mouches were placed on the face, neck and or breasts. Mouches became an artistic craft. Mouches were designed of half moons, flowers, butterflies, hearts and horse carriages. Horse drawn carriage mouch designs were very popular. Mouches were made from silk, leather, taffeta or silk.  Mouches depending on design stated: politician views, marital availability and etc. Depending where the natural mole was located the mole could be a sign of beauty.

Artificial moles or mouches travelled from Western Europe's courts to Russian courts. In Russia the mouch was called, "mushka". One to ten mouches would be worn at one time.

Famous People with Moles

Famous people throughout history have had facial moles. Their signature facial moles are not bad taboo signs. Their moles have become marks of character, beauty, creativity and intelligence. Famous people with moles have changed society's views of moles.

America 1850s-1860s



Abraham Lincoln

 Good character was denoted by fine features and clear complexions. Myths denoted moles, skin tags and blemishes a sign of bad character. President Abraham Lincoln had a mole on his right cheek and did not have the ideal physical attributes denoted for good character of the day. President Lincoln was elected twice in 1860 and 1864. History has proven the President Abraham Lincoln was one of America's best and most influential Presidents. Contrary, to the views of the time his signature mole represents currently character and strength.



Marilyn Monroe

 1950s
Marilyn Monroe has a mole on the left side of her face slightly above her mouth. Marilyn Monroe was the "Sex Goddess" of the 1950s. Marilyn Monroe is post WWII. In a time of repressed sexuality Marilyn Monroe represented sensuality. Marilyn Monroe's signature mole encouraged  women for decades to draw a small mole facial mole.Women hoped the mole would enhance their appeal.




Cindy Crawford



1980 to Present
Cindy Crawford has a mole at the top of her lip. In motion pictures Marilyn Monroe's mole was her trademark. In fashion and on the runway Cindy Crawford's mole is her trademark.





Ben Affleck



Ben Affleck has two facial moles one on the right side and the other on the left side. Ben Affleck with or without moles is just a handsome leading man. Some of his famous movies: Good Will Hunting, The Town, The Company Man and He's Just Not That Into You.





Clint Eastwood "Make My Day"




Famous actor, award winning  film producer and director, Clint Eastwood. Famous movies, Dirty Harry, Play Misty for Me, Misty River, Million Dollar Baby, Bird, Good Bad and Ugly, Fistful of Dollars to name a few. Clint Eastwood's famous signature mole is above his right lip.







Robert De Niro "You Talkin to Me"





Famous actor and director, Robert De Niro. Signature mole on right cheek. Famous movies, Godfather II, Taxi Driver, Mean Streets, The Deer Hunter, Goodfellas, Casino, Raging Bull, Heat to name a few.

President Franklin D. Roosevelt

Majority of skin moles are benign tumors. But some moles are precancerous or cancerous. FDR had a facial mole above his left eyebrow. President Franklin Roosevelt signature mole may have been cancerous. It is well documented that FDR suffered from polio and heart disease. It is controversial if this mole was, melanoma. Any mole of irregular shape or size, changes color, is painful, oozes or atypical consult a medical professional (dermatologist). The only way to prove or disprove if a mole is cancerous is with a biopsy.

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