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4 Countries Where Women Can Have More Than One Husband

nigeriamedia.com.ng 2025/5/13

In many cultures around the world, polygamy, or the practice of having multiple spouses, has been a tradition for centuries. While polygyny (one man having multiple wives) is more common, there are a few places where the practice of polyandry, where a woman has more than one husband, is legally and culturally accepted. Though rare, these societies have unique customs that allow women to marry multiple men. Here are four countries where polyandry is practiced:

1. Tibet (China) In Tibetan culture, polyandry has been a common practice, especially in rural areas. Tibetan women, particularly in the Himalayan regions, sometimes marry multiple brothers to prevent the division of family land and ensure that it remains intact. This practice helps families maintain their wealth and resources, as the land is passed down through the family’s collective ownership. In polyandrous marriages, all the brothers involved are typically expected to share the same wife, and the...READ FULL ARTICLE [HERE]>>

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