Hymen: An Accurate Description Of The Ceremonies Used In Marriage, By Every Nation In The Known Worl

Hymen: An Accurate Description Of The Ceremonies Used In Marriage, By Every Nation In The Known World is a book written by Uxorius in 1760. The book provides a comprehensive and detailed description of the various marriage ceremonies and traditions practiced by different cultures around the world. It covers both ancient and contemporary practices, including those of the Greeks, Romans, Egyptians, and various African and Asian cultures. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and cultural diversity of marriage ceremonies, and it sheds light on the different beliefs and customs that have shaped human relationships throughout history. The author, Uxorius, is believed to be a pseudonym, and little is known about the person behind the book. However, the work is considered an important contribution to the study of cultural anthropology and the history of marriage.Showing, The Oddity Of Some, The Absurdity Of Others, The Drollery Of Many, And The Real Or Intended Piety Of All.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.