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Birth, an anthology of ancient texts, songs, prayers, and stories / [electronic resource] edited by David Meltzer.

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: San Francisco : North Point Press, 1981.Description: 247 p., [1] leaf of plates : ill. ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 0865470049 :
  • 9780865470040
  • 0865470057 (pbk.)
  • 9780865470057 (pbk.)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 392/.12 19
LOC classification:
  • GT2460 .B57
  • PN6071.B5 M4 1981
Online resources:
Contents:
Creation myths and fabulous births -- Conception lore -- Magical protection of mothers and babies from disaster -- Pregnancy -- Birth -- Events after birth, naming, baptizing.
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Bibliography: p. 241-245.

Creation myths and fabulous births -- Conception lore -- Magical protection of mothers and babies from disaster -- Pregnancy -- Birth -- Events after birth, naming, baptizing.

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