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Ku and Agula in Central Africa婚 Marriage Customs Tale

A long excerpt describes Ku seeking to marry Agula among the Shulla in Central Africa. It covers the ritual pursuit, hot-eyed consent, two-year betrothal, the cow dowry of ten cows, parental approval, and the elaborate wedding sequence with bathing, oiling, gifts, and communal feast. The piece also cites Public Ledger commentary on matrimony, gender roles, and calls for matrimonial classes in schools to reduce divorces.