Uzowulu is commanded to go to the gods of the earth and sky with an offering of wine to beg his wife, Mgbafo, to return to him. This request emphasizes the cultural significance of seeking divine intervention in personal matters, particularly in the context of marriage and reconciliation. Uzowulu's actions reflect the importance of traditional customs in resolving conflicts within relationships.
They order Uzowulu to not beat his wife, and make offering to his wife's family. They are to return his wife to him.
Odukwe alleges that Uzowulu has been beating his wife.
He brings the matter to court. Further he is to present a jar of wine to his in laws and beg his wife to return. Further he is implicitly required to not beat her as often or as viciously.
The wife was commanded to leave her home because it was unsafe for her to stay due to circumstances such as abuse, violence, or other threats to her well-being. It may have been necessary for her to leave in order to protect herself and seek safety elsewhere.
This myth pertains to Agamemnon, who commanded the Greek army during the Trojan War. Upon his return, he was murdered in his bathtub by Aegisthus, who was having an affair with Agamemnon's wife, Clytemnestra.
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His wife was Clytemnestra. She killed him upon his return from Troy
Your wife is not a dependent, however, you can file a joint return (meaning that you and your wife file a single tax return for both of you) which will effectively give you a tax benefit for supporting your wife (assuming that you do support her).
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his wife
He wanted to return home because his wife was still waiting for him.
She had died.