asked 78.3k views
3 votes
A(n) __________ is a custom whereby a man is obliged to marry his brother's widow.

1 Answer

4 votes
The answer to this question is a Levirate marriage. A Levirate marriage is a type of custom where in the brother of a deceased man is obligated to marry the wife of his deceased brother. This is said to be a compulsory marriage. This marriage is required by the Hebrew ancient law.
answered
User Callistino
by
7.2k points
Welcome to Qamnty — a place to ask, share, and grow together. Join our community and get real answers from real people.