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In the Saint Seiya manga, Camus is famously depicted with red hair and red eyes. Many fans believe this choice reflects his compassionate soul, hidden beneath a mask of absolute cold. But what if thereโs a much older, deeper reason?
In Ancient Greece, red hair was primarily associated with "rarity." It was seen as a mark of unique beauty, but also as a sign of a fiery character and a passionate, sometimes unpredictable nature. It was often attributed to deities (like Aphrodite) or to legendary Homeric heroes such as Achilles and Menelaus.
Perhaps Kurumadaโs choice of red is also a nod to the myth of Aquarius itself: represented by Ganymede, the prince so incredibly beautiful that Zeus himself kidnapped him to Olympus.
But there is more: Have you ever looked at his hair design?
In Kurumadaโs style, characters with straight, flowing hair usually have a mystical and calm nature, while those with wild, "spiky" hair are fiery and hard to control. Camus has both! He has long, straight locks combined with a rebellious, unruly tuft on top.
This visual duality perfectly represents his essence: he exercises absolute control over his atom-freezing powers, yet possesses a fiercely passionate heart that he struggles to keep submerged.
We could even link the choice of his red hair directly to Camus' origins! ๐ซ๐ท
Camus is, in fact, French, and red hair is a distinctive trait of the people living in the North and West of France (specifically in regions like Brittany and Normandy). This trait was inherited from the Celts, who settled in these areas in ancient times.
And let's not forget the most iconic detail: the scarlet nails. ๐
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In many ancient cultures, long and colored nails were a symbol of nobility and high social status. It was a sign that the person belonged to an elite, far removed from manual labor.
and you? What do you think about Camus's design?
