Morton's Toe
By celticeagle
@celticeagle (189793)
Boise, Idaho
July 10, 2024 3:55pm CST
Called the Greek Toe, where the big toe is shorter than the second toe. It symbolizes uniqueness and individuality and in ancient Greek culture, it was associated with intelligence, leadership, and beauty. It is also believed to indicate heightened intuition and some hidden talents, natural-born leadership, and even strong communication skills. It is named Morton's foot syndrome for Dr. Dudley Joy Morton who in the first half of the twentieth century studied the human foot. It is not caused by overuse or injuries but is actually an inherited trait. This is found in 22% of the population and 69% of the population with Egyptian Feet where the big toe is longer.
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@celticeagle (189793)
• Boise, Idaho
14 Jul 24
@just4him ..........I think you have Egyptian toes then.
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@celticeagle (189793)
• Boise, Idaho
11 Jul 24
The Egyptian ones are rather interesting too.
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
12 Jul 24
@celticeagle My toes are stubby with the big toe, the biggest and longest.
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@marguicha (230334)
• Chile
10 Jul 24
I didn´t know. When I take my socks out, I´ll check whether my toe is Greek or Egyptian.
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@marguicha (230334)
• Chile
11 Jul 24
@celticeagle I have never cared about my toes because they don´t hurt with shoes on.
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@celticeagle (189793)
• Boise, Idaho
12 Jul 24
@marguicha .......That is good that they don't.
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@RasmaSandra (97912)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
10 Jul 24
That is very interesting, Not me I have ordinary feet pretty well-aligned toes that know how long they should be,
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
10 Jul 24
This is all new to me. I've never heard of Greek Toe, or seen anyone with the big toe shorter than the second toe. I don't ever observe other people's bare feet. My big toes are longer.
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@celticeagle (189793)
• Boise, Idaho
11 Jul 24
I hadn't either until I read this article. I'm curious about such things and find them interesting.
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@celticeagle (189793)
• Boise, Idaho
12 Jul 24
@kobesbuddy .......I thought it was something cute to think about.
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
11 Jul 24
@celticeagle This is interesting, something I never heard before.
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@LindaOHio (222222)
• United States
11 Jul 24
Interesting. I have normal feet with crooked toes from years of wearing heels. Arthritis has caused my fingers and toes to go in all different angles. Have a good day.
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@celticeagle (189793)
• Boise, Idaho
11 Jul 24
My two little fingers are both crooked due to fights.
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@celticeagle (189793)
• Boise, Idaho
12 Jul 24
@LindaOHio ........Oh, yes. I was in a fight in high school due to my friend having a boyfriend who was a real piece of work and had other girlfriends besides her. The girlfriend and my friend got into a fight and I went with her to be supportive. The girlfriend's friend was there and started punching me. I had to defend myself. I got a dislocated little finger out of it. Then years later I was working as a cocktail waitress and rammed my little finger into a chair when in a tussle with a customer. Those were the days.
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@LindaOHio (222222)
• United States
12 Jul 24
@celticeagle My fingers and toes are crooked due to arthritis. Fights? Care to expand???
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