at one point in the the european area there was something that was called hand tithing or hand fasting something along those lines. Well, in most town that were small (i believe 1500ish era) they could not have a church. they couldn't afford it. so a traveling priest would come around once a year. if you wanted to, for free or a small amount, the priest would join the hands of the two and tie them together with rope. this signified a union for one year and one day. they would repeat the process every year. other wise they were not married.
African-American slave would step over a broom to signify marriage because it was forbidden and resulted in death if two slaves married. Yet they invented this simple gesture to mean they were married.
its weird how "marriage" morphs and changes depending on the time, situation and beliefs of the time.
The Pagans still have hand fasting. My friend did it with his ex. LONG story on that one. But yes I think marriage has been jammed into man and wife to please the masses.
Comments 2
African-American slave would step over a broom to signify marriage because it was forbidden and resulted in death if two slaves married. Yet they invented this simple gesture to mean they were married.
its weird how "marriage" morphs and changes depending on the time, situation and beliefs of the time.
Reply
But yes I think marriage has been jammed into man and wife to please the masses.
Reply
Leave a comment