Marriage in African Tribes

About this book

An exceptional journey into the depths of unknown Africa; where ancient marriage rituals blend with tribal myths to reveal secrets that have never died out. The study places African indigenous cultures, African tribal traditions, and African wedding customs within a wider historical and social context. It draws attention to the people, institutions, and ideas that shaped the subject, while showing how their effects continued beyond a single moment. By organizing the material around cause, experience, and consequence, the book gives readers a grounded framework for understanding both the record of the past and its continuing relevance.