The Mother's imagination "may sometimes determine the Sex" of an unborn child

— Aristotle [pseud.]


Place of Publication
London
Publisher
Printed for W.B. and are to be sold by most booksellers in London and Westminster
Date
1694
Metaphor
The Mother's imagination "may sometimes determine the Sex" of an unborn child
Metaphor in Context
Therefore, to conclude this Chapter, we say, that although a strong Imagination of the Mother may sometimes determine the Sex (that is make it Male or Female, according as her imagination is) yet the main Agent in this case, is the Plastick or formative Principle, which is the Efficient in forming the Child, that gives it this or that Sex, according to those Laws and Rules that are prescribed to it (gap: 1 letter) by the wise Creator of all things.
(pp. 29-30)
Categories
Provenance
EEBO
Citation
Aristotle's Masterpiece, or, The Secrets of Generation Displayed in all the Parts Thereof ... Very Necessary for all Midwives, Nurses, and Young Married Women (Printed for W.B. and are to be sold by most booksellers in London and Westminster, 1694).
Date of Entry
01/08/2004

The Mind is a Metaphor is authored by Brad Pasanek, Assistant Professor of English, University of Virginia.