Chamulas in the World of the Sun
Chamulas in the World of the Sun1974
About this book
The oral tradition of the Chamula people in southern Mexico is rich and varied. Descendents of the Ancient Maya, the Chamulas use language in a special way that expresses their understanding of the social and cosmic order to which they belong. In this innovative study in anthropology and folkore, Gary Gossen offers a brilliant analysis of the cosmology, symbollism, and verbal behavior of the Chamulas.
Details
- First published
- 1974
- OL Work ID
- OL1868365W
Subjects
FolkloreTzotzil IndiansIndians of MexicoTzotzil languageOral traditionTzotzil (Indiens)Indiens d'AmériqueTzotzil (Langue)Tzotzil mythologyCosmologyIndians of mexico, languagesIndians of mexico, folkloreIndians of North America