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MOROCCAN WEDDINGS
IN MOROCCO, AFRICA WATER AND MILK ARE SPRINKLED OVER YOUNG BRIDES
DURING THE MARRIAGE CEREMONY. THIS IS TO PURIFY THE GIRLS OF ANY
EVIL DEMONS THAT MAY BE AROUND. IN OTHER CEREMONIES THEY CROSS
SWORDS OVER THE NEWLYWED'S HEADS TO SCARE AWAY BAD SPIRITS.
Submitter comment: INFORMANT ACTUALLY PARTICIPATED IN SUCH A CEREMONY.
Where learned: MARYLAND ; BALTIMORE ; TOLD IN
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Ceremony BELIEF -- Ghost Spirit Phantom Specter BELIEF -- Sign Geometric figure Cross and its various modifications |
Date learned: 00001971 WINTER