Feminae: Medieval Women and Gender Index

• Quick Search
• Advanced Search
• Article of the Month
• Translation of the Month
• Image of the Month
• Special Features

Record Number: 13664 Author(s)/Creator(s): Elsakkers , Marianne. Contributor(s): Title: In Pain You Shall Bear Children (Gen. 3:16): Medieval Prayers for a Safe Delivery [The author argues in part that the rhythms of the "Peperit" charm helped a pregnant woman adjust to the different stages of labor; the Appendix reproduces the texts of four versions of the "Peperit" charm]. Source: Women and Miracle Stories: A Multidisciplinary Exploration.  Edited by Anne-Marie KorteStudies in the History of Religions, 88.  Brill, 2001.  Pages 179 - 207. Description: Article Type: Essay Subject (See Also): Charms Childbirth Healers and Healing Latin Literature Magic Medicine Oral Tradition Prayer Award Note: Geographic Area: General Century: 11-12 Primary Evidence: Illustrations: Table: Abstract: Related Resources: Author's Affiliation: Conference Info: - , - Year of Publication: 2001. Language: English ISSN/ISBN: 9004116818

Feminae: Medieval Women and Gender Index ©2014. Hosted by The University of Iowa Libraries.