Polygamist and Wives

Polygamy is a form of marriage in which a person has more than one spouse. Although multiple marriage is not legally recognized in the United States, some Americans have polygamous relationships. This family in Nevada consists of a husband with ten wives and several children.

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Marriage; Culture; Polygamy

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