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Polygamy was legal for the Ancient Egyptians. Although polygamy was legal it was generally only practiced by the wealthy the prospect of paying maintenance to several women must have reduced the practice.
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What do ancient Egyptian practice?
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What religion did the people practice during khufu's reign?
Probably the ancient Egyptian religion.
What religion did the pharaohs practice?
Most Pharaohs believed in the Ancient Egyptian Religion and mythology, usually called Kemetism.
Who used ancient Egyptian harps?
An ancient Egyptian harpist
What can Evelyn read and write on The Mummy?
Ancient Egyptian
Do you think Polygamy is an ancient practice or aboriginal trait?
Polygamy has been around for a long time, there is nothing new about it.
What do ancient Egyptian practice?
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How much of the world's population practice polygamy?
Approximately 84% of the world's population live in countries where polygamy is legally recognized or has a cultural acceptance. However, the actual percentage of people practicing polygamy is estimated to be lower, with around 2% to 5% of men worldwide involved in polygamous relationships.
Where is polygamy legal in the US?
no where in the US is it legal to practice polygamy
What ancient practice did the Phoenicians adopt from the egyptians?
The Phoenician adopted the Egyptian alphabet.
Who or what is the key person or founder for polygamy?
The first documented person to practice polygamy is Lamech in the Old Testament of the Bible. His marriage to two wives is found in Genesis 4. Many other men in the Bible practiced polygamy, such as Abraham, Solomon, David, and Jacob. Polygamy is also found in many societies which do not believe in the Bible, and in most cases that practice dates to ancient times before written history.
What religion did King Menes practice?
Pharaoh Menes of Ancient Egypt practised Ancient Egyptian polytheistic religion.
What states can you practice polygamy?
Utah
What religion did the people practice during khufu's reign?
Probably the ancient Egyptian religion.
Who practices polygamy?
Polygamy is practiced by many different groups worldwide. It is a common cultural practice in many parts of Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Many Muslims and some Christians practice polygamy as a part of their religion. Polygamy is illegal in the US and most western countries, but many still practice it in secret.
What Islam faiths practice polygamy?
all
Do Mennonites practice polygamy?
Answer: Since Mennonites follow the teachings of the Christian scriptures, the Bible, they have only one wife, for life.
