ETSAKOR PROVERBS
/Etsakor Proverbs
ETSAKOR DIALECT:
U ghor mher, I li ghor ler; Lor aza zer egbe vhi isomhi.
TRANSLATION:
I love you, You also love me; Is the choice that makes marriage match.
MEANING:
Marriage is the agreement between two people to love each other.
LIFE APPLICATION:
The word Love, has a broad spectrum of applications. Love connotes affection between two individuals, irrespective of sex or gender. Generally, love is construed as charity, kindness, help, care, hospitality, companionships, friendly attention etc.
In the context of this Proverb, the definition of love may not ignore but also includes sexual interactions between a male and a female. The Proverb indicates that love affirmations between a man and a woman is rudimentary to the establishment of Marriage.
In the determination of what constitutes marriage, this Proverb expounds as a Principle that two individuals must be involved; who are committed to love each other; and insofar as such love culminates into marriage; whereas, in Africa , the purpose of marriage is understood to include bearing children; consequently, making the definition of love in this instance, impossible without the inclusion of the sexual relationships between two adults - man and woman!
Interestingly, the Proverb mentioned no other preconditions before the determination of marriage. But in many Cultures today, including that of the Edo People, different practices have evolved. Such absurd considerations include; Bride Price, Social Status, Economic Class; Educational Qualifications, Material Levies, Monetary Charges, Social Ceremonies, Religious Rites, Legal Requirements, Medical Requirements etc.
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