I understand that the point of this post is allegorical )
But, I would think that people ten thousand years ago would see their reflections as frequently as we do: you don’t need an especially still water surface to get a reasonable face reflection. Most streams/rivers work as well, and most people would drink from them several times per day.
Also pottery dates back 20k yrs, which makes for an artificial still puddle with a good reflection.. And clay cooking pits are 35k yrs. And before that it’s a water in a leaf or cupped hands, etc… )
Went to the kitchen and tried to fill a bowl with water
I think you are right, I underestimated how easy it is to get to see a reflection in water. I believe it is unlikely for someone to spend a lifetime without seeing their face (blind person apart), maybe still in arid desert area, or people living in the arctic?
I understand that the point of this post is allegorical )
But, I would think that people ten thousand years ago would see their reflections as frequently as we do: you don’t need an especially still water surface to get a reasonable face reflection. Most streams/rivers work as well, and most people would drink from them several times per day.
Also pottery dates back 20k yrs, which makes for an artificial still puddle with a good reflection.. And clay cooking pits are 35k yrs. And before that it’s a water in a leaf or cupped hands, etc… )
Went to the kitchen and tried to fill a bowl with water I think you are right, I underestimated how easy it is to get to see a reflection in water. I believe it is unlikely for someone to spend a lifetime without seeing their face (blind person apart), maybe still in arid desert area, or people living in the arctic?
I edited the post to reflect this! (pun intended)