Marriage Ceremonies in Morocco (Routledge Revivals)

ISBN-13: 9780415721035 / Angielski / Miękka / 2021 / 422 str.

Edward Westermarck

Opis

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.

Spis treści

Introduction;  1. The Betrothal and Marriage Contract  2. The Sdāq and Other Payments – The Trousseau  3. Ceremonies in the Bridegroom’s Home Previous to the Fetching of the Bride  4. Ceremonies in the Bride’s Home  5. The Fetching of the Bride  6. The Arrival and Reception of the Bride  7. The Meeting of the Bride and Bridegroom and the Morning After  8. The Continuation and End of the Wedding  9. Later Ceremonies and Taboos  10. Summary and Explanations;  Addenda;  Index of Arabic Words;  Index of Berber Words;  General Index

O autorze

Edward Westermarck