Marriage Ceremonies in Morocco (Routledge Revivals)First published in 1914, this title was the first comparative study of the marriage ceremonies in different parts of Morocco. Westermarck considers how ceremonial customs and rituals differ across social and cultural groups throughout the country and discusses their possible roots. Based on extensive primary research, visiting many of the tribes and places mentioned in the book, this is a really fascinating title of great value to students of sociology and cultural anthropology with an interest in the foundations of the marriage ceremony. |
Contents
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Chapter I The Betrothal and Marriage Contract Aqd EnNikāḥ | 15 |
Chapter II The Ṣdāq and Other PaymentsThe Trousseau | 64 |
Chapter III Ceremonies in the Bridegrooms Home Previous to the Fetching of the Bride | 85 |
Chapter IV Ceremonies in the Brides Home | 136 |
Chapter V The Fetching of the Bride | 165 |
Chapter VI The Arrival and Reception of the Bride | 193 |
Chapter VII The Meeting of the Bride and Bridegroom and the Morning After | 225 |
Chapter VIII The Continuation and End of the Wedding | 274 |
Chapter IX Later Ceremonies and Taboos | 300 |
Chapter X Summary and Explanations | 319 |
Addenda | 367 |
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