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| − | A "harem" is a traditional form of [[marriage]] in which one husband has many wives. The Bible says that King [[Solomon]] practiced this form of marriage. It was popular in [[Africa]], Arabia and the [[Middle East]]. | + | A "harem" is a traditional form of [[marriage]] in which one husband has many wives. The Bible says that King [[Solomon]] practiced this form of marriage. It was popular in [[Africa]], Arabia and the [[Middle East]]. It is still common among [[Muslims]], particularly those in Arabian areas, and is usually called [[polygamy]]. |
[[category:religion]] | [[category:religion]] | ||
Revision as of 00:58, September 9, 2007
A "harem" is a traditional form of marriage in which one husband has many wives. The Bible says that King Solomon practiced this form of marriage. It was popular in Africa, Arabia and the Middle East. It is still common among Muslims, particularly those in Arabian areas, and is usually called polygamy.