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'''Polygamy''' is a term under the [[Ethical Non-Monogamy|ENM]] umbrella for when someone has a marriage with multiple [[Alterhuman| |
'''Polygamy''' is a term under the [[Ethical Non-Monogamy|ENM]] umbrella for when someone has a marriage with multiple [[Alterhuman|individuals]]. It can be an umbrella term for [[polyandry]] and [[polygyny]], or it can be a marriage with involving several individuals of different genders. Polygamy is illegal in many Western (and some Eastern) countries. |
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== History == |
== History == |
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Unlike what modern society tries to deny, polygamy has been around since the ancient times in almost every culture or religion nameable. It is shown in many cases throughout history, depictions are shown within art and old photography, as well as religious books, such as within the Bible. |
Unlike what modern society tries to deny, polygamy has been around since the ancient times in almost every culture or religion nameable. It is shown in many cases throughout history, depictions are shown within art and old photography, as well as religious books, such as within the Bible. |
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== Polygamy vs Polyamory == |
== Polygamy vs Polyamory == |
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[[Polyamorous|Polyamory]] is when one desires a ''relationship'' with two or more |
[[Polyamorous|Polyamory]] is when one desires a ''relationship'' with two or more individuals while polygamy is when one ''marries'' multiple partners at the same time. |
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