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In [[Sudan]], a '''ghost marriage''' is a [[marriage]] where a deceased [[groom]] is replaced by his brother. The brother serves as a stand in to the [[bride]], and any resulting children are considered [spouse|spouses]] of the deceased father. This unusual type marriage is nearly exclusive to the [[Nuer]] tribe of Southern Sudan, although instances of such marriages have also occured in [[France]]. |
In [[Sudan]], a '''ghost marriage''' is a [[marriage]] where a deceased [[Bridegroon|groom]] is replaced by his brother. The brother serves as a stand in to the [[bride]], and any resulting children are considered [[spouse|spouses]] of the deceased father. This unusual type marriage is nearly exclusive to the [[Nuer]] tribe of Southern Sudan, although instances of such marriages have also occured in [[France]]. |
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Nuer women do not only marry deceased men to continue [[bloodline]]. In accordance to Nuer tradition, any wealth owned by the women becomes property of the man after the marriage. Thus, a wealthy women may marry a deceased man to retain her wealth, instead of giving it up after marrying. Interestingly, among the Nuer, a ghost marriage is nearly as common as a marriage to a live man. |
Nuer women do not only marry deceased men to continue [[bloodline]]. In accordance to Nuer tradition, any wealth owned by the women becomes property of the man after the marriage. Thus, a wealthy women may marry a deceased man to retain her wealth, instead of giving it up after marrying. Interestingly, among the Nuer, a ghost marriage is nearly as common as a marriage to a live man. |
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Revision as of 14:39, 15 March 2007
In Sudan, a ghost marriage is a marriage where a deceased groom is replaced by his brother. The brother serves as a stand in to the bride, and any resulting children are considered spouses of the deceased father. This unusual type marriage is nearly exclusive to the Nuer tribe of Southern Sudan, although instances of such marriages have also occured in France.
Nuer women do not only marry deceased men to continue bloodline. In accordance to Nuer tradition, any wealth owned by the women becomes property of the man after the marriage. Thus, a wealthy women may marry a deceased man to retain her wealth, instead of giving it up after marrying. Interestingly, among the Nuer, a ghost marriage is nearly as common as a marriage to a live man.