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Latin American historical myths.
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Module 9
Module 9: Amazonian and Orinoco Cultures
1
The U'wa Concept of Ruwa: Guardians of a Living World
Describe the U'wa concept of 'Ruwa' (the world as a living body) and their role as its guardians.
Describe the U'wa concept of 'Ruwa' (the world as a living body) and their role as its guardians.
2
The Tikuna Creation Story: Yoi and Ipi
Recount the Tikuna creation myth of the brothers Yoi and Ipi.
Recount the Tikuna creation myth of the brothers Yoi and Ipi.
3
The Anaconda: Ancestor and Creator in Amazonian Myth
Explain the significance of the anaconda as an ancestral and creative figure in Amazonian mythologies.
Explain the significance of the anaconda as an ancestral and creative figure in Amazonian mythologies.
4
The Maloca: A Cosmic Home
Describe the cosmological significance of the 'maloca' (communal longhouse) in Amazonian cultures.
Describe the cosmological significance of the 'maloca' (communal longhouse) in Amazonian cultures.
5
Exploring Amazonian Themes
Identify common Amazonian themes such as forest spirits, transformation, and shamanic journeys.
Identify common Amazonian themes such as forest spirits, transformation, and shamanic journeys.
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