Hittite Birth Rituals
G. Beckman(Author)
Undena Publications,U.S. (Publisher)
Will be published approx. on 31. December 1978
Book
Paperback/Softback
22 pages
978-0-89003-947-2 (ISBN)
Description
This article presents an outline of procedures followed by the ancient Hittite woman in dealing with the processes of pregnancy and birth. These ritual texts with notes and comments include translations of seven relevant incantations dealing with pregnancy, delivery, and ceremonies following parturition. Magico religious, medical, festal observances relating to the birth cycle are included. Philological details are kept to a minimum for the sake of the non-specialist while scholars in the field will find ample documentation in the author's dissertation.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 280 mm
Width: 215 mm
Thickness: 1 mm
Weight
79 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-89003-947-2 (9780890039472)
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