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Traditional Marriage: History And Origin Of Marriage by May22nd(m): 8:02pm On Feb 05, 2019
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Weddings are that particular occasion where two people come together to rejoice their love for one another. However, was it always this way? How did marriage come to exist, and what is the meaning behind some of the many strange traditions observed today?

We presume that marriage has always been a sanctimonious tradition, yet marriage was not initially about wedding ceremony or true love. The original goal of marriage was to ensure a safe environment for the bringing up of kids, in addition to the acquisition and transfer of property.

Certainly, it is the rather shallow marriage of convenience which is the original meaning of marriage. In the long run, marriage became more about love, and less about the property. During that time, though, several different traditions and false notions have surfaced. Here are just a few of these.

In Ghana, Africa, location is everything. Women in Ghana are regarded as the life force of the tribe. Finally, they were where all the great fighters and leaders originated. As a result, Zulu culture viewed women as great homes. Consequently, it was considered customary for the prospective husband to move to his bride's village.

Clitoridectomies, that is female circumcision were practiced by The Mande people of Africa. At this period, read more https://marriageng.com/traditional-marriage-the-origin-of-marriagemarriagethe-origin-of-marriagedding-the-most-important-thing-about-ancient-marriage/

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