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Amulets were crafted to protect pregnant women and newborn children from the powers of the evil Lilith, Adam’s mythical first wife. Mystical texts surround this image, written in Hebrew, Aramaic, and…
Contributor:
Artist Unknown
Places:
Kingdom of Travancore (State of Kerala, India)
Date:
18th century
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Her mother shed a tear or two but wasn’t really
crying. It was the thing to do, so she did it
enjoying every moment. The bride laughed when I
sympathized, and said don’t be silly.
Her brothers had…
Contributor:
Nissim Ezekiel
Places:
Mumbai, India
Date:
1962