Chamulas in the world of the sun

Description:

The oral tradition of the Chamula people in southern Mexico is rich and varied. Descendents of the Ancient Maya, the Chamulas use language in a special way that expresses their understanding of the social and cosmic order to which they belong. In this innovative study in anthropology and folkore, Gary Gossen offers a brilliant analysis of the cosmology, symbollism, and verbal behavior of the Chamulas.

subjects: Folklore,  Tzotzil Indians,  Indians of Mexico,  Tzotzil language,  Oral tradition,  Tzotzil (Indiens),  Indiens d'Amérique,  Tzotzil (Langue),  Tzotzil mythology,  Cosmology,  Indians of mexico, languages,  Indians of mexico, folklore,  Indians of North America

Places: Mexico