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'''[[Marriage]] [[customs]]''' in both [[Westeros]] and [[Essos]] are religious ceremonies. Though they are diverse in their exact customs and traditions, all involve the exchange of vows in the presence of particular sacred witnesses e.g. a [[septon]] (for the [[Faith of the Seven]]), a [[heart tree]] (for the [[old gods]]), or a priest or priestess (in case of the [[Drowned God]] or [[R'hllor]]). Following the ceremony, a feast is held, concluded by the [[bedding]] which validates the marriage.
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'''[[Marriage]]''' in both [[Westeros]] and [[Essos]] are religious ceremonies. Though they are diverse in their exact customs and traditions, all involve the exchange of vows in the presence of particular sacred witnesses, such as a [[septon]] for the [[Faith of the Seven]], a [[heart tree]] for the [[old gods]], or a priest or priestess for the [[Drowned God]] or for [[R'hllor]]. Following the ceremony, a feast is held, concluded by the [[bedding]] which validates the marriage.
  
The head of house arranges betrothals for his family members. Although they do occur, marriages to girls who have not yet reached their [[age of majority|majority]] or had their first [[flowering]] are rare. Once flowered, girls are seen as fit for bedding. In the Faith of the Seven, a marriage which has not yet been consummated can be set aside by requesting an annulment from the [[High Septon]] or a Council of Faith. Once consummated, the marriage is considered to be valid. Though divorce is not common in Westeros, kings in both Westeros and [[Essos]] are able to set aside their wives.
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The head of house arranges betrothals for his family members. Although they do occur, marriages to girls who have not yet reached their [[age of majority|majority]] or have not had their first [[flowering]] are rare. Once flowered, girls are deemed fit for bedding. In the Faith of the Seven, a marriage which has not yet been consummated can be annulled upon request to the [[High Septon]] or a Council of Faith. Once consummated, the marriage is considered to be valid. Though divorce is not common in Westeros, kings in both Westeros and Essos are able to set aside their wives.
  
[[Polygamy]] was practiced in Westeros before the [[Andals]] [[Andal invasion|came]]. The Andals introduced Westeros to the Faith of the Seven, which considers [[polygamy]] to be a sin. Regardless, the rule of [[House Targaryen]], who practiced the [[Valyria]]n custom of polygamy, was accepted in Westeros, and during the [[Aegon's Conquest|Conquest]] offers for marriage were made to [[Aegon I Targaryen]] even though he already had two wives. Followers of the Drowned God practice a variation of polygamous marriage, as they can take multiple "[[salt wives]]" in addition to their "[[rock wife]]". ''[[Customs#Marriage|Read more...]]''
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[[Polygamy]] was practiced in Westeros before the [[Andal invasion]]. The [[Andals]] introduced Westeros to the Faith of the Seven, which considers polygamy to be a sin. Nevertheless, the rule of [[House Targaryen]], whose members practiced the [[Valyria]]n custom of polygamy, was accepted in Westeros and during the [[Aegon's Conquest|Conquest]], offers for marriage were made to [[Aegon I Targaryen]] even though he already had two wives. Followers of the Drowned God on the [[Iron Islands]] practice a form of polygamous marriage where they can take multiple "[[salt wives]]" in addition to their "[[rock wife]]". ''[[Marriage|Read more...]]''
 
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Revision as of 12:42, 24 October 2018

Marriage in both Westeros and Essos are religious ceremonies. Though they are diverse in their exact customs and traditions, all involve the exchange of vows in the presence of particular sacred witnesses, such as a septon for the Faith of the Seven, a heart tree for the old gods, or a priest or priestess for the Drowned God or for R'hllor. Following the ceremony, a feast is held, concluded by the bedding which validates the marriage.

The head of house arranges betrothals for his family members. Although they do occur, marriages to girls who have not yet reached their majority or have not had their first flowering are rare. Once flowered, girls are deemed fit for bedding. In the Faith of the Seven, a marriage which has not yet been consummated can be annulled upon request to the High Septon or a Council of Faith. Once consummated, the marriage is considered to be valid. Though divorce is not common in Westeros, kings in both Westeros and Essos are able to set aside their wives.

Polygamy was practiced in Westeros before the Andal invasion. The Andals introduced Westeros to the Faith of the Seven, which considers polygamy to be a sin. Nevertheless, the rule of House Targaryen, whose members practiced the Valyrian custom of polygamy, was accepted in Westeros and during the Conquest, offers for marriage were made to Aegon I Targaryen even though he already had two wives. Followers of the Drowned God on the Iron Islands practice a form of polygamous marriage where they can take multiple "salt wives" in addition to their "rock wife". Read more...