Fauna Improbable : Animales Mitológicos de la Antigüa América.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Casas Bulnes, Rocío.

Series:

Idea Series

Language:

Spanish

Subjects (All):

Latin American literature.

Cultural property.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (154 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Bogota : Universidad de Santiago, 2024.

System Details:

text file

PDF

Summary:

This book explores the rich and complex tradition of pre-Hispanic literature in Latin America, focusing on its mythological and cultural aspects. It examines the interplay between oral and written traditions, highlighting the transformations these texts underwent during and after the European conquest. The author delves into the preservation and translation efforts of indigenous texts, emphasizing their significance in understanding the worldview and cosmology of ancient civilizations. Using thematic frameworks such as water, air, earth, and fire, the book presents a panoramic view of the literary and cultural heritage of Mesoamerican and Andean traditions. It also reflects on the philosophical ideas of figures like Hegel to discuss the dynamic and metamorphic nature of these ancient texts. This work aims to bridge gaps between Andean and Mesoamerican cultures, offering insights into their shared and unique elements. It is intended for scholars, students, and readers interested in indigenous literature, cultural history, and mythology. Generated by AI.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

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ISBN:

9789563036862

9563036867

OCLC:

1456760065