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

By:

Meltzer, David, ed

Material type: Text

TextSan Francisco North Point Press c1981Description: 247p.; [1] leaf of plates ill.; bibliogsContent type:

text

Media type:

unmediated

Carrier type:

volume

ISBN:

0865470049

Subject(s):

LOC classification:

GT2460 .B57

Contents:

1 Creation myths and fabulous births. 2 Conception lore. 3 Magical protection of mothers and babies from disaster. 4 Pregnancy. 5 Birth. 6 Events after birth, naming, baptizing.

Abstract: 'For each of these six divisions Mr. Meltzer has selected texts from throughout history and throughout the world, weaving a remarkable tapestry "to celebrate the awesomeness of birth, to illustrate how humankind has attempted to confront it and comprehend it."'

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1 Creation myths and fabulous births. 2 Conception lore. 3 Magical protection of mothers and babies from disaster. 4 Pregnancy. 5 Birth. 6 Events after birth, naming, baptizing.

'For each of these six divisions Mr. Meltzer has selected texts from throughout history and throughout the world, weaving a remarkable tapestry "to celebrate the awesomeness of birth, to illustrate how humankind has attempted to confront it and comprehend it."'

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