Motherhood and early childhood in ancient Egypt : culture, religion, and medicine /

Motherhood and early childhood in ancient Egypt : culture, religion, and medicine /

""In ancient Egypt, a woman's primary role was that of mother, and as such she ensured her place within both her household and her community. And so, gods, doctor-magicians, as well as ghosts were all called upon to help the woman become pregnant. Pregnancy was not without risks, and...

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Main Author: Marshall, Amandine, 1980- (Author)

Other Authors: Clement, Colin (Translator)

Format: Book

Language: English
French

Published: Cairo : The American University in Cairo Press, 2024.

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Mother and child > Egypt > History.
Motherhood > Egypt > History.
Infants > Care > Egypt > History.

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Call Number: HQ759 .M35513 2024

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