Forwarded from History (Tau'ma)
It is possible that the story of castration originates from the Queen imprisoning clan leaders who refused to agree to her peace demands, and rumours spreading of why the clan leaders had not returned.
Generally, it seems that the image of Arraweelo has been manipulated as a cautionary tale of why women should know their place - and what happens when they gain power. Even today in Somali society, an overbearing wife may be labelled an "arraweelo."
Generally, it seems that the image of Arraweelo has been manipulated as a cautionary tale of why women should know their place - and what happens when they gain power. Even today in Somali society, an overbearing wife may be labelled an "arraweelo."
Forwarded from History (Tau'ma)
Regardless, the reaction to her is shown by a mound in Somalia which has come to be known as her grave. When passing by the grave, men will spit, throw stones and swear at it. Women, meanwhile, are known to pay their respects by breaking a twig off a tree and leaving it on the grave.
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Pre-Hellenic 4k+ year old culture says trans rights (even if the curator doesn't) https://ift.tt/2nguROD