Levirate Marriage: Widowhood, Kinship, and Family Continuity
Levirate marriage is a custom in which a widow marries her deceased husband’s brother or another male relative, often for family continuity, support, or inheritance reasons.
Ghost Marriage: Posthumous Marriage, Ritual, and Family Tradition
Ghost marriage is a cultural or ritual marriage involving one or more deceased people, often connected to family lineage, ancestor beliefs, inheritance, or social tradition.