Birth, an anthology of ancient texts, songs, prayers, and stories / edited by David Meltzer.
- Date:
- 1981
- Books
About this work
Publication/Creation
San Francisco : North Point Press, 1981.
Physical description
247 pages, 1 unnumbered leaf of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm
Contributors
Contents
Creation myths and fabulous births -- Conception lore -- Magical protection of mothers and babies from disaster -- Pregnancy -- Birth -- Events after birth, naming, baptizing.
Bibliographic information
Bibliography: p. 241-245
Languages
Where to find it
Location Status History of MedicineUL.CZOpen shelves
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Identifiers
ISBN
- 0865470049 :
- 0865470057