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Birth, an anthology of ancient texts, songs, prayers, and stories

Title
Birth, an anthology of ancient texts, songs, prayers, and stories / edited by David Meltzer.
Publication
San Francisco : North Point Press, 1981.

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Additional Authors
Meltzer, David
Description
247 p., [1] leaf of plates : ill.; 24 cm.
Subject
  • Birth customs
  • Childbirth > Folklore
Bibliography (note)
  • Bibliography: p. 241-245.
Contents
Creation myths and fabulous births -- Conception lore -- Magical protection of mothers and babies from disaster -- Pregnancy -- Birth -- Events after birth, naming, baptizing.
ISBN
  • 0865470049
  • 0865470057 (pbk.)
LCCN
80082441
OCLC
  • 7924580
  • SCSB-633642
Owning Institutions
Princeton University Library