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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 pages, 1 unnumbered leaf of plates : illustrations; 24 cm
Subject
  • Birth customs
  • Childbirth > Folklore
  • Folklore
  • Newborn infants
  • Labor (Obstetrics)
  • Folklore
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Labor, Obstetric
  • folklore (culture-related concept)
  • Newborn infants
  • Birth customs
  • Childbirth
  • Kraamgebruiken
  • Childbirth > Folklore
Genre/Form
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
  • 9780865470040
  • 0865470057
  • 9780865470057
LCCN
80082441
OCLC
  • ocm07924580
  • 7924580
  • SCSB-633642
Owning Institutions
Princeton University Library