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GST 112 Study Session 5: NIGERIAN CULTURAL HERITAGE Objective Question

Question

Among the Yoruba, which stage of marriage involves bringing in a mediating agent (Alarina) to introduce the suitor and the intending bride?
Options
A Ifojusode
B Iyojusile
C Alarina
Correct Answer
D Idana
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The text states: 'The second stage, the Alarina involves bringing in a mediating agent (usually, a woman, but may also be a man) who would mediate between the suitor and the intending bride by introducing them to each other.'

Hint

Recall the Yoruba marriage stages and their specific descriptions. The 'Alarina' is the mediator.

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