Chamanismo y religión entre los Ava-Katu-Ete
By: Miguel Alberto Bartolomé
Edition: 2. ed.
Series: Biblioteca paraguaya de antropología -- v. 11
Publisher: Centro de Estudios Antropológicos, Universidad Católica
Published: 1991
Place of publication: Asunción
Language: spa
Number of pages: 176
Subjects: Chiripá Indians; Religion and mythology; Medicine; Shamanism; Religion
Description: "Interprets Ava Katu Ete myth cycle and its relation to ritual. Describes author's shamanic initiation and use of chants by shamans. Analyzes shamanic role of healer, healing techniques, and new role as intermediary between the community and the Paraguayan authorities. Important contribution to Guarani religiosity"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 57.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.