book chapter

The Bacairi

Ensaios e estudos : crítica e históriaRio De Janeiro • Published In 1938 • Pages: HRAF ms: 1-52 [original: 217-274 ]

By: Abreu, João Capistrano de, Brunel, A..

Abstract
This is primarily an account on the language of the Bacairi Indians with a good amount of sample words and texts. It also contains a discussion of the mythology and religion of these Indians.
Subjects
Reviews and critiques
Vocabulary
Grammar
Phonology
Music
Literary texts
Animism
Shamans and psychotherapists
Eschatology
Spirits and gods
culture
Bakairi
HRAF PubDate
2004
Region
South America
Sub Region
Amazon and Orinoco
Document Type
book chapter
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Sigrid Khera ; 1968-1969
Field Date
ca. 1892
Coverage Date
1882-1888
Coverage Place
Mato Grosso State, Brazil
Notes
João Capistrano de Abreu
Translation of: [Os Bacaeris]
The original Portuguese text is not included
Includes bibliographical references
Translated for the HRAF files by A. Brunel in 1968-1969
LCCN
429649
LCSH
Bakairi Indians