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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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| Status | Format | Access | Call Number | Item Location |
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| Text | Use in library | GT2460 .B57 | Off-site |
Details
- Additional Authors
- Meltzer, David.
- Description
- 247 pages, 1 unnumbered leaf of plates : illustrations; 24 cm
- Subjects
- 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