Mamfe Dov Village in Ghana is a unique place. This is a large settlement, but the cry of a newborn has never been heard here. A strange tradition is still honored by the locals. In order not to incite the wrath of the gods, the elders instruct women to leave the village when the moment of birth approaches.
Ancient legend
This ban appeared many years ago. Modern residents retell the legend: when the first people came to these places, they heard the voice of God. He said that it is a sacred land. If people want to stay here, they should not “defile” it with childbirth or burial.
Natural life cycle
Of course, no one canceled it. Despite the traditions and precepts of the elders, people continue to be born and die. Therefore, women were ordered to go to a neighboring village when the time of childbirth came. Just imagine what such a trip can be like in battles. Many had to give birth on the road, but the main thing was to leave the village.
Until recently, obstetrics and gynecology were in their infancy. Therefore, accurately calculating the term of labor was an impossible task. So it remained during the period of fights to go on a trip.
Yesterday and today
But times are changing and today many have a different view of the traditions of their ancestors. Young women do not want to expose themselves to such a load, because you need to save strength on the birth itself. Moreover, today men are also defending their wives. Nevertheless, most of the women here have three or more children. All of them were born outside the village.
