According to their conventions, the ladies of the Bodi tribe in Ethiopia may not have much admiration for the man in the picture below.Now why is that?

There are many tribes in Ethiopia, with the Oromo tribe being one of the most powerful and having historical significance for Ethiopia's history. However, of the 86 ethnic groups in Ethiopia, the Bodi tribe has drawn the attention of numerous researchers worldwide due to its traditions and way of life.

In our global society, having a large belly may be viewed as unattractive, and many people believe that it ruins one's appearance. However, among the Bodi tribe, a man with a large belly is considered the most attractive and sexy member of the group. Women find great attraction in such a man. In these kinds of societies, it is every man's goal to be overweight, so who are these people that there is even a six-month ceremony for making the body appear fat?

There are about 10,000 members of the Bodi tribe, often referred to as the "Me'en," who live in the Omo Valley (Omo-Trukana Basin). They believe they came from the southern portion of Sudan to the southwest region of Ethiopia. Since cows are sacred animals to them, they don't slaughter them unless it's for a ceremony. Instead, on regular occasions, they just cut a vain and later seal it. They are pastoralists who live by grazing, and cattle are their vital animal, which they refer to as sacred because having many cattle is a symbol of wealth used to pay dowries and other needs as well as to ensure food security. Their main diet is made up of cow's milk and blood.The Bodi Tribe believes that scarification is the key to beauty for women. As evidenced by the stunning woman in the picture below, they use a razor blade to cut their skin, causing it to become keloid.

The mother tongue of the Bodi tribe is Bodi, a Nilo-Saharan language. This tribe has lately been relocated due to government operations in the valley; among them are the construction of the Gibe III dam and plantation initiatives. There have been stories made regarding the relocation; we will post their whereabouts on another day. That's all for now.