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What is the name of the traditional custom on the island of Karpathos where women fire rifles into the air during Easter celebrations, a role reversal of gender norms?
Answer: balothies — On Karpathos, the 'balothies' (gunshots) are traditionally fired by women during Easter celebrations, a reversal of typical gender roles; the custom involves rifle salutes and celebratory gunfire in the mountain villages.
- A karavoles
- B balothies ✓
- C lyrarides
- D tiniakes
On Karpathos, the 'balothies' (gunshots) are traditionally fired by women during Easter celebrations, a reversal of typical gender roles; the custom involves rifle salutes and celebratory gunfire in the mountain villages.