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Early marriage was borne of ancient societies' need to secure a safe environment in which to breed, handle the granting of property rights, and protect bloodlines. Ancient Hebrew law required a man to become the husband of a deceased brother's widow.
But even in these early times, marriage was much about love and desire as it was social and economic stability. In its roundness, the engagement ring, a custom dating back to the Ancient Rome, is believed to represent eternity and everlasting union. It was once believed a vein or nerve ran directly from the 'ring' finger of the left hand to the heart.
Many other modern day marriage traditions have their origins in these ancient times. Newly-weds are said to have aided fertility by drinking a brew made from honey during certain lunar phases and it is this tradition from which we derive the origins of the word 'honeymoon'.
ONE WIFE OR TWO?
Understanding of marriage contrasted greatly from culture to culture. Some cultures viewed the institution as endogamous (men were required to marry within their own social group, family, clan, or tribe), exogamous (marrying outside the geographical region or social group) or polygamous (allowing men to take more than one bride).
Polygamy was formally banned towards the end of the Roman Empire with laws against adultery, fornication and other relationships outside a monogamous lifelong covenant. The seeds of modern marriage were sowed here and they extended into the modern Western world.
Last night we had our first 'Dutch Light Painters Group' meeting. I want to thank all the people who came to Den-Bosch, it was a great night and really cool to meet you all, we should do this again soon!
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[There are 6 images in this set] The date of this 2 1/2-story frame Georgian style house is not known for certain, but it's thought to date from the 1750s or 1760s. The steep pitched roof is defined by the single cross gable. The one chimney is internal centrally positioned. Most windows on the lower floor have pedimented window surrounds as does the front entrance. Surrounds for the others show a slight projection at its upper and lower limits. Panes vary from 6/9 to 8/12 throughout. Other than the various surrounds, the ornamentation is sparse. Originally located on Thames Street, it was saved from demolition and ended up at Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park. The restored house currently functions as a museum. A small sign on the front facade commemorating its use as shelter for the wounded and dying soldiers from the Front Griswold massacre of Sept 6, 1781. This house in part of Groton Bank Historic District. Located in Groton, New London County, Connecticut, the district was added to the National Register of Historic Places March 24, 1983 with ID# 83001287. It is very close to Bill Memorial Library, my photos recently posted. My ancestry includes the Avery family of New London County.
Information on the house along with some interior photos of exhibits: averymemorialassociation.com/ebavery.htm
More on the history of the house: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ebenezer_Avery_House
Information on the state park:
portal.ct.gov/DEEP/State-Parks/Parks/Fort-Griswold-Battle...
The National Register nomination form for the Groton Bank Historic District can be found at npgallery.nps.gov/NRHP/GetAsset/NRHP/83001287_text
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Models: Jerry / Paparazzi, Anna-Maisa / Brand, Andrew, Anni,
WATP team | Style: Oona Heleena & Joni Leppiniemi | Hair: Kasper Vähä-Ojala | Makeup: Meghna Mukherjee | Location: Hotel Kämp | Hair products sponsored by Kevin Murphy | Grooming products Sharper of Sweden | Makeup sponsored by Lumene Finland
Anna-Maisa: Body Iiris Kamari, catsuit & belt stylists own. Jerry: Overall Antonina Sedakova, shirt Fida. Andrew: Blazer Turo Tailor, shirt Fida, trousers FRENN
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Last night's SLOCC meeting was fun! We had volunteer runners in a side street perform for us so we could practice the panning technique. This is my take on it. ;-)