Abstract
The article analyses of a betrothal ritual from Gaelic Scotland which features ritual drama. If taking place at an early stage in negotiations it has the purpose of securing consent. If at a later stage its function is to make the forthcoming match known to a wider family and community group.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 169-192 |
Number of pages | 24 |
Journal | Transactions of the Gaelic Society of Inverness |
Volume | 69 |
Publication status | Published - 16 Oct 2020 |
Keywords / Materials (for Non-textual outputs)
- Gaelic
- ritual
- custom
- marriage