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Contribution a l'etude des formes religieuses ey culturelles chez les Yaruro de l'apure
Antropológica • (35) • Published In 1973 • Pages: 25-67
By: Mitrani, Philippe.
Abstract
Although mostly a discussion of Yaruro religion, the author begins with a historical overview of the people, including the work of past ethnographers, in order to set the record straight about the variation in Yaruro subsistence activities, including agriculture. The author examines the cosmology, religious ceremonies, and therapeutic rituals of the Yaruro, arguing that in spite of modern influences, Yaruro religion has remained intact preserving a core culture and identity. Healing rituals ([n]tonghe[/n])are led by shamans and the propitiatory religious ceremonies ([n]o'ara[/n]) by either a male or female celebrant.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2014
- Region
- South America
- Sub Region
- Amazon and Orinoco
- Document Type
- article
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Ethnologist
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Ian Skoggard; 2012
- Field Date
- 1968-1973
- Coverage Date
- 1968-1973
- Coverage Place
- Guachara, Riecito, Capanaparo, and Brazo Cinaruco, Apure, Venezuela
- Notes
- Philippe Mitrani
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 64-67)
- LCCN
- 65004908
- LCSH
- Yaruro Indians