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Page 142
Even here the son could replace the father if the latter became incapacitated for
one reason or another . Formal respect for the head of the household and older
males in general was shown in many ways . For example , when a young boy or
...
Even here the son could replace the father if the latter became incapacitated for
one reason or another . Formal respect for the head of the household and older
males in general was shown in many ways . For example , when a young boy or
...
Page 186
Once or twice a year there are county fairs in Arandjelovac . These are especially
important events for the young people , and the boys freely admit that they intend
to look over the girls from other villages . The Orašac girls attend for the same ...
Once or twice a year there are county fairs in Arandjelovac . These are especially
important events for the young people , and the boys freely admit that they intend
to look over the girls from other villages . The Orašac girls attend for the same ...
Page 190
In the event that there is severe parental opposition to their marriage a very
determined young couple may elope , usually to the boy ' s house . Even in these
cases an attempt is made to smooth the relationship between the two households
.
In the event that there is severe parental opposition to their marriage a very
determined young couple may elope , usually to the boy ' s house . Even in these
cases an attempt is made to smooth the relationship between the two households
.
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Contents
The Setting | 1 |
Serbia and Orašac in the Nineteenth Century | 21 |
Orašac Village Today | 46 |
Copyright | |
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