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Mothers and children at Zuñi, New Mexico

Man • 19 • Published In 1919 • Pages: 168-173

By: Parsons, Elsie Worthington Clews.

Abstract
This document is a brief exposition of the beliefs concerning mothers and children at Zuni. The study covers pregnancy and birth and methods of insuring the health and successful growth of the child.
Subjects
Childbirth
Infant care
Theory of disease
Ceremonial during infancy and childhood
Magical and mental therapy
Sacred objects and places
Development and maturation
Magic
culture
Zuni
HRAF PubDate
2009
Region
North America
Sub Region
Southwest and Basin
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Timothy J. O'Leary ; 1961: John Beierle; 2007
Field Date
ca. 1915
Coverage Date
1915
Coverage Place
Zuni, New Mexico, United States
Notes
Elsie Clews Parsons
Includes bibliographical references
LCCN
sf 80000548
LCSH
Zuni Indians