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* A man may attract multiple wives if he has the financial means to support them and their children. It makes good sense to have a husband and father that can support you and your children, far better than having one who cannot, or even worse one you have to support.
* A man may attract multiple wives if he has some significantly favorable trait. This is the same reason why most animals are polygamous. The most genetically fit specimen gets to pass on its DNA. During slavery times it was the most desirable slave (male) that impregnated the majority of female slaves. * There maybe a shortage of males. This is particularly true following major wars when the number of young men is suddenly very low.
* A man may be able to attract multiple wives simply by being nicer. This is similar to certain birds succeeding in multiple matings because their plumage is better. * Certain men in positions of great power find themselves becoming a dumping ground for unwanted females. King Solomon had 800 wives surely not because he wanted that many but because other people wanted him to be their son-in-law. The short answer would be because it makes good financial and genetic sense. If it didn't then the practice would quickly be forgotten.
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Who is a person with two wives?
The person is a bigamist. In some countries and cultures, bigamy is not illegal.
What is pologamy marriage?
Polygamy is a form of marriage in which an individual has multiple spouses at the same time. This practice can take various forms, such as polygyny (one husband with multiple wives) or polyandry (one wife with multiple husbands). Polygamy is permitted in some cultures and religions, while it is illegal in others.
Can you get married to someone if they are already legally married to someone else?
No. In Western countries you can only be legally married to one person at a time. If the person you "married" was already married to someone else your marriage is invalid. Your intended spouse must obtain a divorce from his/her spouse before they can marry you.
How many wives do the presidents of Africa have?
It varies by president. Some African presidents have multiple wives, while others have only one. There is no set number of wives that presidents in Africa are allowed to have.
What does matchmaking mean?
Matchmaking is finding wives for prospective husbands and husbands for prospective wives. In many cultures, this is not done by the prospective husbands and wives themselves, but by the parents or other family members, or in some cases by professionals. (For example, the character Yenta in Fiddler on the Roof)
What is a polygamy family?
A polygamist is someone who has more than one spouse. Most polygamist families have one husband and more than one wife. It is very rare, but in some cultures (such as in Laos) polygamy is more commonly one woman with several husbands.
Is there any faith that recognizes multiple wives?
Yes, Islam. many Prophets had many wives.
What best describes the byzantine art during the ottoman empire?
a style the combines elements from multiple cultures from the region
How can you spruce up your relationship when your pregnant?
Multiple wives
Term for man with multiple wives?
polyamous
Did viking royalty have to have arranged marriages?
Viking is a broad term, it is like using the term Asian. So that being said some had arranged marriages and some had multiple wives. Others still married for love and some took their wives by forces through conquest.
Is it okay to have multiple wives?
(in the US) No. It is known as BIGAMY and is unlawful.
