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'''Polygamy''' is a term for when someone has a marriage with multiple people. It can be an umbrella term for [[polyandry]] and [[polygyny]], or it can be a marriage with involving several people of different genders. Polygamy is illegal in many Western countries. |
'''Polygamy''' is a term under the [[Ethical Non-Monogamy|ENM]] umbrella for when someone has a marriage with multiple people. It can be an umbrella term for [[polyandry]] and [[polygyny]], or it can be a marriage with involving several people of different genders. Polygamy is illegal in many Western 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, deciptions 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, deciptions are shown within art and old photography, as well as religious books, such as within the Bible. |
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