What does a Groomsman do in a Wedding
To properly understand the role of the groomsman we need to bring you back centuries, to the time when the Anglo-Saxon civilization was basically made up of small nomadic tribes spread over vast lands. Being nomadic carries the fact that your tribe would always move about never really settling in one place. Farming was not yet a practiced concept so in order to survive each tribe would use a combination of hunting or gathering supplies. Right there, you can imagine that in most cases the women would “gather” the items that can simply plucked in the surrounding areas while the men set off into groups or hunting packs.
Now place yourself in that situation and imagine yourself as a young virile man ready to make something of yourself and sow your royal oats. A female partner would be needed to attest your claim to the world and become a fully functional and productive member of your tribe. Unfortunately, the pickings were not always that attractive nor alluring since nomadic tribes tends to be very, very small. Another reason might be is that even early man to succumb to the saying that “the grass is always greener on the other side.” No choice, it had to be done. To get you the bride that you deserve would entail “hunting” for one from another tribe. Obviously this would not be a task done alone since “bride by capture” can never be seen as a friendly gesture in any time period, so you have to gather your team, your gang, your chosen men to assist you in this endeavor. The best of the best will be needed to assure total victory.
Chances are that looming battles will rage when you do capture your “bride” and make your escape. Since such an act will warrant revenge or a rescue party, it was
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