06 dezembro 2020

How To Find A Spouse, Aztec-Style

Aztecs used matchmakers! When a family had an eligible son, the parents would ask for the help of a matchmaker to find a potential wife. The bridegroom was usually around 20 years old.

The matchmaker would put two families in contact. If the families agreed, and the match was liked by the community, the parents of the groom would offer a bride-price for the bride. When the bride’s parents accepted the bride-price a wedding could be planned!

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