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In Philip Freeman's collection of Irish legends and folklore, the story of St. Brigid involves her performing a miracle which strongly resembles an abortion. How were abortions perceived in Medieval Christian Ireland?

by /u/TchaikenNugget in /r/AskHistorians

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