Upper Perené Arawak Narratives of History, Landscape, and Ritual |
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| Author:
| Mihas, Elena |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8032-4537-2 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2014 |
| Publisher: | University of Nebraska Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $65.00 |
Book Description:
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The rich storytelling traditions of the Ash#65533;ninka Peren#65533; Arawaks of eastern Peru are showcased in this bilingual collection of traditional narratives, ethnographic accounts, women's autobiographical stories, songs, chants, and ritual speeches. This volume collects and preserves the power and vitality of Ash#65533;ninka oral and linguistic traditions, as told by thirty members of the Native community.
The rich storytelling traditions of the Ash#65533;ninka Peren#65533; Arawaks of eastern Peru are showcased in this bilingual collection of traditional narratives, ethnographic accounts, women's autobiographical stories, songs, chants, and ritual speeches. This volume collects and preserves the power and vitality of Ash#65533;ninka oral and linguistic traditions, as told by thirty members of the Native community.