Clothing/Cotume of Polynesia - General Tiki

B bananabobs Member Joined: Feb 16, 2003 Posts: 824	B bananabobs Posted posted on Tue, Jul 1, 2008 7:01 AM Marquesan society placed great emphasis on sexuality in both secular and religious spheres. Sexual prowess an important element of religious ritual and everyday life. Public sexual play was an important part of many ceremonies, particularly those concerning the fertility of the land, circumcision and the tattooing of young males. Sexual orgies were held to stimulate the ancestors' spirits to their own sexual activity, which in turn was believed to increase the fertility of the land. [ Edited by: bananabobs 2008-07-01 07:02 ] [ Edited by: bananabobs 2008-07-01 07:09 ]

Marquesan society placed great emphasis on sexuality in both secular and religious spheres. Sexual prowess an important element of religious ritual and everyday life. Public sexual play was an important part of many ceremonies, particularly those concerning the fertility of the land, circumcision and the tattooing of young males. Sexual orgies were held to stimulate the ancestors' spirits to their own sexual activity, which in turn was believed to increase the fertility of the land.

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