La imatge que mai no acaba

The exploits of gods, goddesses, demons, monsters, heroes, and heroines come vividly to life in this illustrated anthology of more than 300 myths from around the world. From ancient Greece to indigenous Africa, mankind's most powerful and imaginative stories are retold in a modern accessible style. Full-color illustrations are featured throughout, including photographs of ancient artifacts, ruins, paintings, prints, and sculptures, bringing together centuries of artistic products and the myths that inspired them. Las hazañas de infinidad de dioses, diosas, demonios, monstruos, héroes y...

Each year, for three days in September, the citizens of Jocotan, an ancient indigenous community near Guadalajara, Mexico, symbolically reenact the Spanish conquest of Mexico in mock battles between Santiago, the patron saint of Spain, and the Tastoanes, the leaders of the indigenous resistance. Paradoxically, the Jocotenos honor Santiago, their special protector, and incorporate both Christian and indigenous practices and beliefs in their fiesta. Employing the concept of hegemony, the author explores what the festival means culturally to the community and shows how it enables Jocotenos to...

Este libro muestra la tensión existente entre los viejos paradigmas del conocimiento de lo social y las posibilidades que abre un nuevo paradigma que asume el espacio como categoría básica para la interpretación de la formación y transformación de las sociedades. Coedición con el Instituto de Estudios Regionales (INER) de la Universidad de Antioquia, Colombia.

Este libro introduce al lector en el sistema de creencias de la Regla de Palo Monte (o Regla Conga) y estudia las deidades paleras y su fuente kikongo, lengua de los bakongo del Bajo Congo.