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Mythology, Spirituality, and History
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Focusing on the Arakmbut, an indigenous people of the southeastern Peruvian rainforest, this trilogy explores their resilience and identity amidst challenges, particularly from a gold rush threatening their lands. It highlights their mythology, cultural strength, and social adaptability, showcasing how they integrate non-indigenous concepts into their survival strategies. A recurring theme is the influence of an invisible spirit, which weaves a connection throughout the series, emphasizing the Arakmbut's enduring spirit and their fight to maintain their heritage.
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Mythology, Spirituality, and History, Andrew Gray
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- Released
- 1996
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- Title
- Mythology, Spirituality, and History
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Andrew Gray
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books
- Released
- 1996
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 352
- ISBN13
- 9781571818768
- Category
- Ethnography
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- Focusing on the Arakmbut, an indigenous people of the southeastern Peruvian rainforest, this trilogy explores their resilience and identity amidst challenges, particularly from a gold rush threatening their lands. It highlights their mythology, cultural strength, and social adaptability, showcasing how they integrate non-indigenous concepts into their survival strategies. A recurring theme is the influence of an invisible spirit, which weaves a connection throughout the series, emphasizing the Arakmbut's enduring spirit and their fight to maintain their heritage.