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Social organization and beliefs of the Botocudo of eastern Brazil

Southwestern journal of anthropology • 2 (1) • Published In 1946 • Pages: 93-115

By: Nimuendajú, Curt.

Abstract

The primary focus of this document is religion, covering spirits, magic, souls, ghosts, and myths. It also includes some discussion of kinship, marriage, and government.

HRAF PubDate

2019

Region

South America

Sub Region

Eastern South America

Document Type

article

Evaluation

Creator Type

Ethnologist

Document Rating

4: Excellent Secondary Data

5: Excellent Primary Data

Analyst

Ian Skoggard; 2019

Field Date

1939

Coverage Date

1915-1939

Coverage Place

central-eastern Minas Gerais and north-central Espirito Santo, Brazil

Notes

Curt Nimuendajú

Includes bibliographical references

LCCN

47005758

LCSH

Botocudo Indians