A Vital Matters Perspective: Distribution of Corn: A Reflection of Wixárika Cosm
Distribution of Corn: A Reflection of Wixárika Cosmology
Cyndy García Weyandt describes how Wixárika families arrange different colors of corn in their fields to mirror their cosmology. Each color—blue, multicolor, pink, yellow, white—corresponds to a specific geographical direction, though arrangements vary by family tradition. At the center of the cornfield, families place offerings like chocolate, candles, and corn-based drinks, maintaining reciprocal relationships with the land. This practice transforms the cornfield into a living representation of Wixárika cosmogeography, blending agriculture with spiritual responsibility and ancestral knowledge.
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