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Geography and telluric lore of the Orinoco Delta
Journal of Latin American lore • 5 • Published In 1979 • Pages: 129-150
By: Wilbert, Johannes.
Abstract
This is a study of Warao ethnogeographical and cosmological beliefs presented in terms of their concepts of the physical universe and their ecological adaptation and religious orientation to it. The focus of the study are the Hoanarao or 'black-water' people (Mariusa, Winikina, Arawabisi) -- subtribes of the Warao, living in the central Orinoco Delta. The source discusses the natural geography of the region, the Warao people in general, mythical geography, mythical ecology, and concludes with a section on shamanistic ethnogeography.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2000
- Region
- South America
- Sub Region
- Amazon and Orinoco
- Document Type
- article
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Ethnologist
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- John Beierle ; 1984
- Field Date
- 1954-1969
- Coverage Date
- 1954-1969
- Coverage Place
- Mariusa, Winikina, Arawabis Warao, central Orinoco Delta, Venezuela
- Notes
- Johannes Wilbert
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 148-150)
- LCCN
- 75648807
- LCSH
- Warao Indians