China’s ancient custom of sacrificing young women to ‘Cave God’ brides
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-27 02:00 UTC
- Sources: South China Morning Post
A folk legend in China's Miao communities tells the story of unmarried girls being chosen as brides by a legendary 'Cave God' and sent to live in caves, where they would fast to death. The practice, known as Luo Hua Dong Nv, is now extinct but its origins are unclear.
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