{"product_id":"9788411268264","title":"Guarani mythological poems","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGuaraní Mythological Poems\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work gathers a selection of poetic texts belonging to the traditional cosmogony of the Mbyá-Guaraní people, compiled and translated by anthropologist León Cadogan. The reader will find a faithful transcription of the sacred chants and stories dictated directly by indigenous leaders, preserving the essence of a language still spoken in Paraguay, Argentina, and Brazil. It is a first-hand ethnographic testimony that reveals the worldview, foundational myths, and spirituality of one of the most important indigenous cultures in South America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuaraní Mythological Poems brings together poetic compositions that are part of the body of Guaraní literature of Paraguay. The texts were compiled through literal dictations from the indigenous people themselves, selecting those leaders considered most suitable by the compiler. The work includes explanations of the meaning of words and phrases, provided by contributors such as Mayor Francisco de Tavai and Cirilo de Yvytuko. Through these poems, one gains access to stories of creation, deities, cultural heroes, and the principles that govern the relationship between human beings and nature in the Mbyá worldview.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCosmogony and creation myths of the Mbyá-Guaraní people\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIndigenous spirituality and relationship with ancestral deities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePreservation of oral tradition through ethnographic transcription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGuaraní language as a vehicle for cultural transmission in Paraguay, Argentina, and Brazil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFirst-hand anthropological testimony on the Guaraní worldview\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in indigenous poetry, American mythology, and cultural anthropology. It is also of great value to students and specialists in Latin American literature, linguistics, post-colonial studies, and ethnography. Likewise, it is essential reading for those who wish to know the spiritual and literary roots of the Guaraní peoples from a rigorous documentary source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDirect access to sacred Guaraní texts translated into Spanish with contextual annotations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn authentic ethnographic testimony, based on literal dictations from indigenous leaders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDeep understanding of the worldview and spiritual values of the Mbyá people\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eReference material for the study of oral literature and South American mythology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA key piece within the collection of Guaraní literature of Paraguay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Various Authors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Linkgua Ediciones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Classical texts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Poetry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: April 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 60\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 100 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuaraní Mythological Poems represents a significant contribution to the dissemination of indigenous literature in the Spanish-speaking world. León Cadogan's work as a compiler and translator guarantees an ethnographic rigor that few anthologies of this type offer. For the reader interested in American cosmogonies, this volume provides direct and respectful access to an ancestral poetic tradition in a manageable and affordable format. Its brevity does not diminish the depth of the texts, which condense centuries of oral wisdom in every verse.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LINKGUA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406424564059,"sku":"9788411268264","price":7.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841126826.jpg?v=1781835987","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788411268264","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}