Book

Tarascan folk religion: an analysis of economic, social, and religious interactions

Middle American Research Institute, Tulane UniversityNew Orleans • Published In 1952 • Pages: 64

By: Carrasco Pizana, Pedro.

Abstract
The purpose of this work is to show how changes in the social and economic structure of Mexico in general and the Tarascan area in particular, has affected Tarascan folk religion, including ideas and beliefs about the origin and nature of the world, concepts regarding supernatural and natural elements, primary religious concepts, and distinctive folklore.
Subjects
History
Sociocultural trends
Norms
Real property
Literature
Community structure
Political movements
Religious beliefs
Congregations
culture
Tarascans
HRAF PubDate
2024
Region
Middle America and the Caribbean
Sub Region
Central Mexico
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
John Beierle ; 1959
Field Date
1945
Coverage Date
1700-1945
Coverage Place
central-northern Michoacán, Mexico
Notes
Pedro Carrasco ; [Robert Wauchope, editor]
"Preprinted from Publication 17, pages 1-64, Middle American Institute, the Tulane University of Louisiana."
Includes bibliographical references (p. 60-61)
LCCN
53009433
LCSH
Tarasco Indians