The boy’s rite of passage was marked by the assuming of the toga virilis, symbolizing his transition from childhood to adulthood, typically between ages 14 to 17.
The journey from boyhood to manhood included physical changes like voice breaking and facial hair growth, reflecting the boy’s transition into a young man.
Ceremonies surrounding these transitions were often marked by the shaving of the beard, symbolizing the end of youth, sometimes celebrated during public festivals.
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