Ayvu Rapyta
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Ayvu Rapyta is a book written in the Mbya Guarani language
and compiled by Paraguayan anthropologist León Cadogan
. Cadogan records the myths and religious tradition of the Mbyá Guaraní of the Guairá Department
of Paraguay
as told him by, among others, Cacique
Pablo Vera.
The book's full title is Ayvu Rapyta: Textos míticos de los Mbya-Guarani and was first published in 1959. It is considered to be one of the most fundamental works on the Guarani people.
One of the most important concepts explained in this work is that of the founding of the human language or the "Ayvu Rapyta." The father, Ñamandu, by virtue of his creative wisdom, or kuaarara, conceived the origins of the human tongue even before the existence of the world.
The book also chronicles the plans of various other spirits to create the first earth (Yvy Tenonde) which was later destroyed by flood to be replaced by the new earth (Yvy Pyaú). Also explained is the origin of all living persons and their word-souls (Ñe'êy).
Cadogan also compiled from his Mbyá associates various songs, prayers and rites essential to indigenous religious life as well as their ethical customs.
Guaraní language
Guaraní, specifically the primary variety known as Paraguayan Guaraní , is an indigenous language of South America that belongs to the Tupí–Guaraní subfamily of the Tupian languages. It is one of the official languages of Paraguay , where it is spoken by the majority of the population, and half of...
and compiled by Paraguayan anthropologist León Cadogan
León Cadogan
León Cadogan was a Paraguayan ethnologist who made significant contributions to the study of Guaraní language and culture.-Childhood and studies :...
. Cadogan records the myths and religious tradition of the Mbyá Guaraní of the Guairá Department
Guairá Department
Guairá is a department in Paraguay. The capital is the city of Villarrica.It covers a surface of , with a population of 178130 inhabitants .You can get there through the Road nª8 Blas Garay...
of Paraguay
Paraguay
Paraguay , officially the Republic of Paraguay , is a landlocked country in South America. It is bordered by Argentina to the south and southwest, Brazil to the east and northeast, and Bolivia to the northwest. Paraguay lies on both banks of the Paraguay River, which runs through the center of the...
as told him by, among others, Cacique
Cacique
Cacique is a title derived from the Taíno word for the pre-Columbian chiefs or leaders of tribes in the Bahamas, Greater Antilles, and the northern Lesser Antilles...
Pablo Vera.
The book's full title is Ayvu Rapyta: Textos míticos de los Mbya-Guarani and was first published in 1959. It is considered to be one of the most fundamental works on the Guarani people.
One of the most important concepts explained in this work is that of the founding of the human language or the "Ayvu Rapyta." The father, Ñamandu, by virtue of his creative wisdom, or kuaarara, conceived the origins of the human tongue even before the existence of the world.
The book also chronicles the plans of various other spirits to create the first earth (Yvy Tenonde) which was later destroyed by flood to be replaced by the new earth (Yvy Pyaú). Also explained is the origin of all living persons and their word-souls (Ñe'êy).
Cadogan also compiled from his Mbyá associates various songs, prayers and rites essential to indigenous religious life as well as their ethical customs.
External links
- Various Excerpts in Guarani and Spanish.
- Article.
- Table of Contents.
- http://www.centopeia.net/traducoes/172/douglas-diegues/ayvu-rapyta—em-portunhol-selvagem-%5Bkapitulo-ii%5D/