Albanian blood feud
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In traditional Albanian culture, Gjakmarrja or hakmarrja is the social obligation to kill an offender or a member of their family in order to salvage one's honor. This practice is generally seen as in
A fortified tower (kullë) used as a safe haven for men involved in a blood feud. Theth, northern Albania.
Kanun (Albania)
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The Kanun is a set of Albanian traditional customary laws, which has directed all the aspects of the Albanian tribal society.
Albanian blood feud
…honor. This practice is generally seen as in line with the social code known as the Canon of Lekë Dukagjini (Kanuni i Lekë Dukagjinit) or simply the Kanun (consisting of 12 books and 1,262 articles). The code was originally a "non-religious code that was used by Muslims and Christians alike." Protecting…
Kanuni i Lek Dukagjinit
The Kanun of Lek Dukagjini