Author: William Henry BrettPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Guyana
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Legends and Myths of the Aboriginal Indians of British Guiana
Author: William Henry BrettPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Guyana
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Legends and Myths of the Aboriginal Indians of British Guiana
Author: W H (William Henry) 1818-1886 BrettPublisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781019576366
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A fascinating exploration of the folklore and mythology of the indigenous peoples of British Guiana (now Guyana), this book offers a unique glimpse into the cultural history of this region. With detailed descriptions of the stories, beliefs, and traditions of the indigenous peoples, this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of South America. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
philosophy, initiation and myths of the indians of guiana and adjacent countries
Author: Legends and Myths of Aboriginal Indians of British Guiana
Author: William Henry BrettLegends and Myths of the Aboriginal Indians of British Guiana
Author: William Henry BrettAreruya and Indigenous Prophetism in Northern Amazonia
Author: Virgínia AmaralPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1350338710
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
Based on four years of ethnographic research, this book discusses the presence of Christianity on Areruya, an indigenous religious movement practiced by the Ingarikó in Northern Amazonia. Tracing the role of 19th-century missionaries in the region, the book shows how shamans started to announce the coming of a cataclysm, associated with the promise of indigenous salvation in Christian paradise and the acquisition of the colonizers' goods. It also explores how the ancient mythological elaboration of salvation after death was reinforced through both an appropriation of some aspects of Christianity and the development of a very violent form of shamanism, which epitomizes the evilness ascribed to the human condition on earth. Virgínia Amaral offers a valuable reflection on cultural transformations, revealing how Areruya is not only a shamanic appropriation of Christianity, but also an indigenous and ritualized interpretation of colonization.
The Mythology of All Races ...
Author: Louis Herbert GrayPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Folklore
Languages : en
Pages : 624
Book Description
The Native Races of the Empire
Author: Sir Godfrey Yeatman LagdenPublisher: London : W. Collins Sons
ISBN:
Category : Aboriginal Australians
Languages : en
Pages : 494
Book Description
The Mythology of all Races
Author: Hartley Burr Alexander, Ph.D.Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 638
Book Description
Anthropologies of Guayana
Author: Neil L. WhiteheadPublisher: University of Arizona Press
ISBN: 9780816526079
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
"This is an important collection that brings together the work of scholars from North America, South America, and Europe to reveal the anthropological significance of Guayana, the ancient realm of El Dorado and still the scene of gold and diamond mining. Beginning with the earliest civilizations of the region, the chapters focus on the historical ecology of the rain forest and the archaeological record up to the sixteenth century, as well as ethnography, ethnology, and perceptions of space. The book features extensive discussions of the history of a range of indigenous groups, such as the Waiwai, Trio, Wajapi, and Palikur. Contributions analyze the emergence of a postcolonial national society, the contrasts between the coastlands and upland regions, and the significance of race and violence in contemporary politics." "A noteworthy study of the prehistory and history of the region, the book also provides a useful survey of the current issues facing northeastern Amazonia. The essays --