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* In ancient times, sitting in ashes was a sign of mourning or grieving. * In ancient times, sitting in ashes was a sign of mourning or grieving.
* When grieving, it was the custom to wear rough, scratchy sackcloth and sit in ashes or sprinkle the ashes on the head. * When grieving, it was the custom to wear rough, scratchy sackcloth and sit in ashes or sprinkle the ashes on the head.
* Putting ashes on the head was also a sign of humiliation or embarrassment. * Putting ashes on the head was also a sign of humiliation or embarrassment.
* When someone is striving for something worthless, it is said to be like "feeding on ashes." * Striving for something worthless, is said to be like "feeding on ashes."
* When translating "ashes," use the word in the project language that refers to the burned-up remains after wood has burned. * When translating "ashes," use the word in the project language that refers to the burned-up remains after wood has burned.
* Note that an "ash tree" is a completely different term. * Note that an "ash tree" is a completely different term.