Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The Aymara people's cosmological vision emphasizes a respectful relationship with the earth and spiritual beings, threatened by evangelization. Rituals and offerings maintain ancestral knowledge and harmony with nature. Another article delves into the integration of human and agricultural cycles, emphasizing the importance of rituals and sacrifices in Aymara culture. A third article discusses the significance of water in Aymara origin stories and the threats posed by modern developments. A fourth article explores Aymara rituals invoking rain and honoring water spirits, emphasizing the reciprocal relationship between humans and deities. The final article focuses on cultural practices like Samayaña and Kuti, crucial for social and environmental balance within the Aymara community.
Source: Fourth World Journal
DOI: 10.63428/735xjf93
Author: Amy Eisenberg
Institution: Center for World Indigenous Studies
Language: English
Subfield: Cultural Studies
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4413417244