Sumerian idealogy revolved around the premise of emulating and admiring the deities that they served... Usually the amount of wives was determined by techniques comprised of hydromancy, terramancy, and pyromancy... It was declared that An (high father sky deity) possessed three relationships and others on the side as well... Sumerian law dictated that adultery was permitted and encouraged for men... Also, since there was legal prostitution as part of the sacred ME's of Sumerian civilization (given by Abzu [subterranean water] deity Enki with unfortunate consequences later on), the number of women for sexual satisfaction and child birth could fluctuate in range depending on the level of desire... In short, no real limit, but have the mullah...
The men were hunters,and priests and the woman were weavers, gathers, and house wives.
The Sumerians put the domination of men over women into law; the men were the head of the Sumerian household as well as hunters, gathers, fisherman, and warriors.
Because men are more immature than women and can't let go of the past.
Men wore skirts that tied at the waist, with either a clean shave or long hair. Women wore dresses that covered from shoulder to toe, without covering the right arm and shoulder. All Sumerians wore jewelry, but if they attended a party or celebration, they wore more than usual. if you were a wealthier Sumerian, you would wear silver and gold jewelry.
The same reason why other men cheat on their wives. They feel that they need something more. According to the church, he was not faithful to his vows the moment he said them.
multiple wives to increase their wealth, status, and influence within the community. Each wife played a specific role within the household and had her own responsibilities, including caring for the children, managing the household, and contributing to the family's wealth through farming or business activities. The practice of polygamy was seen as a symbol of a man's success and ability to provide for his family.
The men were hunters,and priests and the woman were weavers, gathers, and house wives.
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Men who's wives have died before them are allowed and not allowed to remarry (Their wives tell them not to remarry e.t.c) can be ordained as a permanent deacon.
Some don't. Most Muslim men are allowed to have up to 4 wives.
Christian men do not have many wives and do not believe in polygamy. Only a small sect of Mormans engages in polygamy.
Men's Wives was created in 1852.
many many I'm pretty sure
saladin had a total of 900,000 men
Shomer nagiyah. Men above the age of nine are prohibited to touch girls who are not their grandmothers, mothers, sisters, daughters, or wives, and they are prohibited to touch their wives while their wives are in niddah.
In most cases the Bible is explicit in saying that men had only one wife, but there are exceptions. Jacob is reported as having two wives, having been tricked by his uncle. King David is reported as having many wives and concubines.
Wives of Men - 1918 was released on: USA: August 1918