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1. Tribe

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   The fundamental unit of tribal structure is often the lineage (a demonstrable, verifiable chain of descent) or the clan (a putative, non-verifiable descent group, often traced to a mythical ancestor or totem). Intermarriage between constituent clans or lineages frequently serves as the basis for political alliances, enforced by formalized exogamy rules [3].
   A notable feature in several Eurasian tribal complexes, such as those d…