Book

The Aymara of Chucuito, Peru: 1. Magic

American Museum of Natural History44 • Published In 1951 • Pages: 133-308 , plates

By: Tschopik, Harry.

Abstract
Tschopik's work is a detailed study of Aymara belief and behavior about the supernatural. The book contains background information on economics, kinship, etc., and data on the life cycle and basic or modal personality of Aymara. Particular attention is paid to the inter-relationships that exist between various aspects of behavior in the area of magic.
Subjects
General character of religion
Magic
culture
Aymara
HRAF PubDate
1995
Region
South America
Sub Region
Central Andes
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
James Leary
Field Date
1940-1942
Coverage Date
not specified
Coverage Place
Chucuito, Peru
Notes
Harry Tschopik Jr.
Bibliography: p. 302
LCSH
Aymara Indians