The relationship between a man and a woman in Russia was specific and strictly regulated. In particular, there have been many changes with the advent of Christianity. There was, in this regard, a lot of taboos on the actions of men in relation to women. This is what I want to talk about today.
What could not men do in Russia?
Tear off a handkerchief from a woman
Married women always went outside with their heads covered. Walking without a headscarf was considered indecent, and denigrated both the woman and her husband and father. After all, it was men who did not instill in the woman the rules of morality. For being on the street without a headscarf, a woman could even be beaten. It was from those times that the word "goofed up" came into being, that is, to be disgraced. The hair of a woman of Russia was braided in a braid, and a scarf was worn on top, or a kichka, a kokoshnik. This custom has gone since ancient times, it was believed that a woman without a headdress attracts misfortune. Therefore, a man was also not allowed to remove a scarf from a woman.
Cut a woman's hair
If you look at illustrations for fairy tales, stories, or films about ancient times, you can pay attention to the fact that all the women there had long hair. They could not be cut. The man did not have the right to do so, especially! The exception was fornication, for which a woman could be cut. Only a husband or father had such a right, but a stranger could even be punished for this. An interesting case can be cited as an example. The landowner for a minor offense cut off her servant's scythe, which led to the discontent of the peasants.
Be present at childbirth
It is now very fashionable to take your husband with you to childbirth, but in Russia it was forbidden. Only female individuals could be near the woman in labor, who helped, prompted and supported the woman. Everything was explained by the fact that the woman was unclean during childbirth and immediately after. I will not express my indignations, there is no point in arguing with history. Still, a woman in childbirth and who recently gave birth to a baby is a true goddess, she gave birth to a child, she gave birth to an heir to her husband. What is she dirty ...
Be present when preparing lunch
Now there are a lot of families in which the husband cooks, not the wife. But in Russia everything was different. Cooking was equated to a sacrament, so a man could not be near a woman who was assigned the role of priestess in the process. By his presence, the man defiled food, destroying all the energy. But there was a time when, on the contrary, only men were allowed to this sacrament ...
Intimacy bans
There were taboos regarding intimate life. They came mainly from the church. For example, it was the church that suggested that intimate relationships are aimed not at receiving pleasure, but at conceiving children. It was impossible for a woman to dress in front of a man, and it was impossible to appear in front of him in the nude. Although, looking now at some women who are distinguished by modesty and constraint, we can say that practically nothing has changed. Appearing naked in front of a man meant tempting him! And still it was impossible for unmarried girls to kiss. A kiss before marriage is a shame. For violation of all these norms, so to speak, morality, a woman or a man could be punished by a clergyman.
These are not all of the prohibitions concerning the relationship between a man and a woman, I just gave the brightest. Maybe you have something to add to my list?
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