A Vital Matters Perspective: Ancestors, Deities and Creation Narratives
Ancestors, Deities and Creation Narratives
Diana Negrín da Silva explores key Wixárika ancestors—divine beings deeply tied to creation stories and sacred landscapes. She highlights figures like Tau, the Sun, born from sacrifice; Takutsi Nakawé, the androgynous Great-Grandmother who survived the flood; and Tamatsi Kauyumarie, the Elder Brother Deer, whose footsteps connect peyote, corn, and pilgrimage. These ancestors shape the Wixárika worldview through interwoven myths that link the natural world, sacred sites, and spiritual practice.
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