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Necromantic-magical vocabulary of the Warao Indians

Antropológica / Sociedad de Ciencias Naturales La Salle • 4 • Published In 1958 • Pages: HRAF MS: 1, 16 leaves [Original: 27-36 ]

By: Barral, Basilio María de, Sherwood, Amelia I..

Abstract

After a few introductory statements on the nature of Warao PIACHEs (shamans, medicine men, priests), Barral presents an extensive listing of the professional lexicon used by these PIACHEs in their curing ceremonies. This specialized vocabulary, arranged in alphabetical order, makes up the bulk of this work. It is presented to show to what degree the vocabulary is permeated with elements of 'occultism,' or what the author calls 'literary camouflage' by means of which an atmosphere of mystery is created conducive to the creation of optimum conditions for the performance of the curing ritual.

HRAF PubDate

2000

Region

South America

Sub Region

Amazon and Orinoco

Document Type

article

Evaluation

Creator Type

Missionary

Document Rating

5: Excellent Primary Data

Analyst

John Beierle ; 1985

Field Date

no date

Coverage Date

not specified

Coverage Place

Orinoco Delta, Venezuela

Notes

Basilio Ma. de Barral

Translation of: Vocabulario teurgico-magico de los indios guaraos

The original Spanish text is not included

Translated for the HRAF files by Amelia I. Sherwood

LCCN

65004908

LCSH

Warao Indians