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‘Aboriginal’

Care of the ancient near-natives most clearly manifested in their love for children. Child, born with severe physical disabilities, or during natural disasters, When threatened with famine, that is already doomed to failure, usually killed immediately after birth.

But in good years it since birth until the initiation ceremony was surrounded by careful attention. His carefully carried in a cradle made of bark or in the trough for a long time for food and feed breast milk. He grew up in close contact with adults and other children, soaking up the experience of everyday camp life, and yet very strong ties with his parents joined him. They taught him the first words and deeds.

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The most significant event in the lives of young, no doubt, was initiated. Time for him specifically installed, but, Usually, in conjunction with the onset of puberty. This ceremony was given to critical, She refurnished complex rituals, and often lasted for many months.

Dedication to symbolize the end of childhood and the mean, that the young person is ready to master the mysterious beliefs and traditions of his tribe. Painful operation and testing of fire introduced a young man to the rank of an adult male.

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Getting Married in contrast to the initiation rites of almost refurnished. Immediately after the birth of a girl is often already had the groom, who chose for her closest male relative. Matchmaking going on certain canons, strictly observed relatives of bride and groom. In anticipation of maturity of the bride, they talked, carrying out the mutual obligations, exchanged gifts.

Often the agreement of the marriage occurred on the basis of the exchange: sister or niece of the groom became the wife of a relative of the bride. The girl began to live in her husband's camp, with the onset of puberty.
If my husband had several wives, Girl shared a house with an older wife.

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