The Child and Childhood in Folk Thought

""The Child and Childhood in Folk Thought"" is a book written by Alexander Francis Chamberlain that explores the concept of childhood in various cultures and traditions around the world. The book delves into the ways in which different societies view and treat children, examining the roles and expectations placed upon them as well as the beliefs and superstitions that surround childhood. Chamberlain draws on a wide range of sources, including folk tales, myths, and proverbs, to provide a comprehensive analysis of the cultural significance of childhood. This book is an insightful and thought-provoking exploration of the ways in which childhood is perceived and understood across different cultures and time periods.1896. The Child in Primitive Culture. Contents: Child-Study; The Child�������s Tribute to the Mother; The Child�������s Tribute to the Father; The Name Child; The Child in the Primitive Laboratory; The Bright Side of Child-Life: Parental Affection; Childhood the Golden Age; Children�������s Food; Children�������s Souls; Children�������s Flowers, Plants, and Trees; Children�������s Animals, Birds, etc.; Child-Life and Education in General; The Child as Member and Builder of Society; The Child as Linguist; The Child as Actor and Inventor; The Child as Poet and Musician; The Child as Teacher and Wiseacre; The Child as Judge; The Child as Oracle-Keeper and Oracle-Interpreter; The Child as Weather-Maker; The Child as Healer and Physician; The Child as Shaman and Priest; The Child as Hero, Adventurer, etc.; The Child as Fetich and Divinity; The Child as God: The Christ-Child; Proverbs, Sayings, etc., about Parents, Father and Mother; Proverbs, Sayings, etc., about the Child, Mankind, Genius; Proverbs, Sayings, etc., about Mother and Child; Proverbs, Sayings, etc., about Father and Child; Proverbs, Sayings, etc., about Childhood, Youth, and Age; and Proverbs, Sayings, etc., about the Child and Childhood.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.