Early Modern Insects and Indigenous Mesoamerica
The author discusses beekeeping by indigenous peoples in early modern Mexico. She mentions the cultivation of stingless bees, the incantations used when hunting bees, and how Spanish missionary practices impacted both the agriculture and cultural practices of the indigenous peoples.
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
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[2019]
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The sixteenth century journal
Year: 2019, Volume: 50, Issue: 1, Pages: 156-162 |
| IxTheo Classification: | BR Ancient religions of the Americas KBR Latin America TJ Modern history |
| Further subjects: | B
beekeeping
B MELIPONA B Incantations B Agriculture B SPANISH Christian missions B Indigenous peoples of Mexico |
| Summary: | The author discusses beekeeping by indigenous peoples in early modern Mexico. She mentions the cultivation of stingless bees, the incantations used when hunting bees, and how Spanish missionary practices impacted both the agriculture and cultural practices of the indigenous peoples. |
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| ISSN: | 2326-0726 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: The sixteenth century journal
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