Magical Practices To Obtain Children

By Edwin Sidney Hartland

Book Overview

""Magical Practices To Obtain Children"" is a book written by Edwin Sidney Hartland that explores various practices and beliefs related to fertility and childbirth in different cultures around the world. The book delves into the history of magical practices and rituals that were used to help couples conceive and give birth to healthy children. The author examines different magical traditions and beliefs from ancient civilizations, including the Greeks, Romans, Egyptians, and Celts, as well as from more recent cultures, such as the Native Americans and African tribes. The book also covers topics such as the use of amulets, charms, and talismans, as well as spells and incantations, to aid in fertility and childbirth. The author provides a detailed and comprehensive look at the different magical practices and beliefs related to childbirth, making this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of fertility and childbirth rituals.THIS 134 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Primitive Paternity Or The Myth of Supernatural Birth in Relation to the History of the Family, by Edwin Sidney Hartland. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766167100.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425462162
• ISBN13: 9781425462161
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.3" x 11.0"