Jaqin Uraqpachat Amuyupa
Amy Eisenberg, Ph.D.
Volume 15, Number 1 (2025) 15 (1): 73-93
Keywords Aymara culture, Andean Societies, Indigenous Cultures, Rituals, Agricultural Practices, Water Significance, Cultural heritage preservation; Challenges faced by indigenous communities, Cultural Heritage Preservation, Challenges Faced by Indigenous Communities
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.
Amy Eisenberg, Ph.D.
Published August 14, 2025
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