Mujeres de mi historia

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This volume contains several oral accounts that were preserved from the Yoruba tradition that allows us to explore our roots. Their exchanges are steeped in cultural rituals, references, and principles that distinguishes them. In this book, the author looks at the meyi, one part of the te two categories comprised of the Ifa.

An expansive tribute to the life and achievements of this internationally renowned Turkish scholar and culturalist Cultural Horizons recognizes the extraordinary achievements of Talat Sait Halman throughout his multifaceted career as Turkey's Minister of Culture, Ambassador for Cultural Affairs, professor, poet, translator, literary author and critic, newspaper columnist, and public speaker. Seventy-two distinguished scholars, journalists, translators, and creative writers from around the world have written for this work. Contributions include poetry, essays, a play, and articles.

El manuscrito original de la Relación de Michoacán se conserva en la Biblioteca de El Escorial, se cree que el autor era un fraile franciscano conocedor de las tradiciones indígenas. Según se aprecia en el manuscrito, el autor se considera un intérprete de las numerosas referencias aquí contenidas y todo indica que domina la lengua purépecha. En nuestros tiempos los investigadores atribuyen la autoría del texto a fray Jerónimo de Alcalá, aunque aún existen ciertas dudas al respecto;se cree que Jerónimo nació en Vizcaya, alrededor de 1508 y que murió hacia 1545. Se sabe con...