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Jicarilla Apache fertility aids, and practices for preventing conception
American anthropologist • 50 • Published In 1948 • Pages: 359-361
By: Opler, Morris Edward.
Abstract
This article is a brief survey of various methods used to promote fertility among the Jicarilla Apache, as well as practices designed to prevent conception. The author notes that sterility and frigidity may serve as grounds for divorce in the society.
- Subjects
- Magical and mental therapy
- Conception
- culture
- Jicarilla Apache
- Region
- North America
- Sub Region
- Southwest and Basin
- Document Type
- article
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Ethnologist
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- John Beierle ; 1985
- Field Date
- 1934-1935
- Coverage Date
- 1934-1935
- Coverage Place
- Jicarilla Apache Reservation; New Mexico, United States
- Notes
- Morris Edward Opler
- Includes bibliographical references
- LCCN
- 17015424
- LCSH
- Jicarilla Indians