Birth, an anthology of ancient texts, songs, prayers, and stories
By: edited by David Meltzer.
Contributors: Meltzer, David.
Publisher: North Point Press
Published: 1981
Place of publication: San Francisco
Language: eng
Number of pages: 247
Subjects: Birth customs.; Childbirth -- Folklore.
Notes: Bibliography: p. 241-245.
Table of contents: title: Creation myths and fabulous births; title: Conception lore; title: Magical protection of mothers and babies from disaster; title: Pregnancy; title: Birth; title: Events after birth, naming, baptizing.