Swaziland: Trading Cows for Virgins…The Bride-Prize
Last night in a hostel in Mbabane, Swaziland, I ended up in a fascinating conversation with a couple of locals, Denzel and Anna. According to Swaziland tradition, a bride-prize is required to marry a virgin here (virgin often defined by “not having children” rather than “not having penetration” in Swaziland). [su_pullquote]A “Bride-Prize” is 18 cows that you must give to the father of the girl you want to marry.[/su_pullquote]A “Bride-Prize” is 18 cows that you must give to the father...
