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The Myth of Prima Nocta
Imagine you are a medieval peasant, and it is your wedding day. You and your new bride stand before God and those around you, swearing to love and honor each other til death do your part. Perhaps your village is holding a party in celebration. Family and friends surround you to celebrate the happy occasion. However, the happy occasion is short-lived. The local lord appears and declares his right to spend the night with your bride and all the activities that go with it. We will look at the myth of prima nocta today on History Under the Radar.
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By Nick HowardImagine you are a medieval peasant, and it is your wedding day. You and your new bride stand before God and those around you, swearing to love and honor each other til death do your part. Perhaps your village is holding a party in celebration. Family and friends surround you to celebrate the happy occasion. However, the happy occasion is short-lived. The local lord appears and declares his right to spend the night with your bride and all the activities that go with it. We will look at the myth of prima nocta today on History Under the Radar.