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The departure of the Dueño
Journal of the Folklore Institute • 2 (1) • Published In 1965 • Pages: 31-42
By: Saler, Benson.
Abstract
This article examines the legend of Juan Noj, a manifestation of the "Earth Essence" and dueño (master, owner) of the volcano Santa María, who travels the countryside on horseback in the guise of a wealthy Ladino (mestizo, hispanicized) man or boy. A compact may be made with him, exchanging one's soul for a life of riches. People use the story to explain disparities in wealth.
- Region
- Middle America and the Caribbean
- Sub Region
- Maya Area
- Document Type
- article
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Ethnologist
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Ian Skoggard; 2021
- Field Date
- 1958-1959
- Coverage Date
- 1958-1959
- Coverage Place
- El Palmar, Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
- Notes
- Benson Saler
- LCCN
- 68130162
- LCSH
- Quiché Indians