Sons And Matures | 2025 |

by Susan S. Wadley : This volume discusses various cultural themes in folk literature, including ritual songs sung by women at the birth of a son, which is a critical event in patrilineal societies.

by Edward O. Henry : This study examines the social and religious functions of songs. It highlights how women's songs at the birth of a son confer auspiciousness and reflect the importance of male heirs in the community. sons and matures

: A chapter mentioned in collections on South Asian folk literature that explores how songs express social hierarchies and transitions within the family. by Susan S