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Ere Ibeji Figures & Carvings
The Yoruba have one of the highest rates of twinning in the world—it is estimated that out of
every 1,000 births, 45-50 result in twins. Twins are revered among the Yoruba and come into this world
with the protection of the orisha (deity) Shango who is evoked at the baby’s naming ceremony...
every 1,000 births, 45-50 result in twins. Twins are revered among the Yoruba and come into this world
with the protection of the orisha (deity) Shango who is evoked at the baby’s naming ceremony...
Gender Roles in Renaissance Italy
While gender roles were nuanced across European cultures, throughout the continent
women’s relegation to the domestic sphere was rooted in Christian tradition that placed blame
for humanity’s fall from grace upon Eve, the first woman. Eve was the temptress who led the first man...
women’s relegation to the domestic sphere was rooted in Christian tradition that placed blame
for humanity’s fall from grace upon Eve, the first woman. Eve was the temptress who led the first man...
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