Title: Birth, an anthology of ancient texts, songs, prayers, and stories /
Authors: Meltzer, David.
Date: 1981
Publisher: North Point Press,
Physical description: 247 pages, 1 unnumbered leaf of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language: English
LC classification: G
Contents: Creation myths and fabulous births -- Conception lore -- Magical protection of mothers and babies from disaster -- Pregnancy -- Birth -- Events after birth, naming, baptizing.
Subject headings (LCSH): Birth customs.; Childbirth--Folklore.