Fate. Good fate. Bad fate.

Author: Li Jianzong
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: This book is a history of marriage, mainly divided into seven chapters, with detailed chapters including Preface, Chapter Marriage Lore, From Chaos to Blood Marriage, From Exogamy to Monogamy, From Monogamy to Numerous Concubines, From Equal Status to Love Match; Chapter 2 Marriage Patterns, Matrilocal Marriage, Patrilocal Marriage, Conjugal Marriage, Special Types of Marriage; Chapter 3 Restrictions on Marital Alliances, Physiological Restrictions, Generational Restrictions, Bloodline Taboos, Superstitious Restrictions, Religious Restrictions, Clan Restrictions, Class Restrictions, Folk Custom Restrictions; Chapter 4 Courtship Before Marriage, Markers of Youth, Love Meetings on Festivals, Singing as a Medium, Token Gifts for Love, Matchmaker’s Words, Places for Love Meetings; Chapter 5 Marriage Rituals (Part 1), Choosing a Partner and Proposing, Asking for Names and Measuring Compatibility, Setting a Lucky Date and Engaging in Marriage, Giving a Dowry and Making a Promise, Sending Dowry to the Bride’s Home, Choosing an Auspicious Time for the Wedding; Chapter 6 Marriage Rituals (Part 2), Pre-Wedding Preparations, Wedding Roles, Expressing Grief on Joyful Occasions, Wedding Carriage Arrival,, Passing on the Family Lineage, Noisy Wedding Night, Sharing Wine for the First Time, Balancing Yin and Yang, Returning to the Mother’s Family on the Third Day, Not Staying with the Husband’s Family. Chapter 7 End of Marriage, Divorce, Remarriage.