
Drahoma is a material contribution provided by the bride’s family to the groom or his family during marriage, particularly observed in Ottoman Greek society and Jewish communities. This tradition, prevalent among Greek Jewish and Armenian communities in Greece Thrace and the Aegean islands common, was practiced to ensure the financial security of the marriage and to safeguard women’s economic status through matrimony. Origin and Function of Drahoma Although the origins of drahoma are traced to A
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Drahoma is a material contribution made by the bride’s family to the groom or his family during marriage, particularly observed in Ottoman Rum and Jewish communities. This tradition was widespread among Greek, Jewish and Armenian communities in Greece, Thrace and the Aegean islands, and was practiced to provide financial security for the marriage and to ensure the economic stability of women through marriage. Origin and Function of Drahoma Although the origins of drahoma trace back to Ancient Gr
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