Morada de dioses. Los componentes anímicos del cuerpo humano entre los mayas clásicos.

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Title: Morada de dioses. Los componentes anímicos del cuerpo humano entre los mayas clásicos. (Spanish).
Authors: Humberto Ruz, Mario
Source: Estudios de Cultura Maya. oto-inv2023, Vol. 62, p369-375. 7p.
Subjects: MAYAS, HISTORICAL linguistics, HUMAN body, INTERDISCIPLINARY research, CLOTHING & dress, DANCE costume, PAINT
Geographic Terms: GUATEMALA
Abstract (English): The article "Dwelling of gods. The spiritual components of the human body among the classical Maya" by Erik Velásquez García focuses on the concepts and representations of the Classic period of the Maya. The author uses sources such as hieroglyphic inscriptions and classical Maya art to explore the sociocultural construction of the image of the person in Maya culture. The book also addresses the variations in the concepts and functions of the spiritual components of the human body in the modern and contemporary Maya world. The author carries out a multidisciplinary analysis that includes references to codices, historical, archaeological, iconographic, historical linguistics, and ethnographic sources. The text analyzes the concept of "lab" in Maya culture and how it has evolved over time. The presence of European characters in the representations of "lab" among the Tseltales of Cancuc is also mentioned. The author also addresses other concepts such as "o'hlis" and "wahyis" and their importance in Maya cosmology. In addition, topics such as the ritual power of Maya rulers and the use of body paint and attire in ritual activities are discussed. The text talks about the personification baahil rituals and the associated dances in Maya culture. The dance called Ko’Šal, celebrated in Aguacatán, Guatemala, is mentioned, which allows deceased relatives to return to the world of the living once a year. The dancers are adorned with ancient costumes and allow their ancestors to dance in the daylight. Furthermore, the notion of the Maya body as a "text universe" containing the gods o'hlis and wahyis is mentioned. [Extracted from the article]
Abstract (Spanish): El artículo "Morada de dioses. Los componentes anímicos del cuerpo humano entre los mayas clásicos" de Erik Velásquez García se centra en los conceptos y representaciones del periodo Clásico de los mayas. El autor utiliza fuentes como inscripciones jeroglíficas y arte maya clásico para explorar la construcción sociocultural de la imagen de la persona en la cultura maya. El libro también aborda las variaciones en los conceptos y funciones de los componentes anímicos del cuerpo humano en el mundo maya moderno y contemporáneo. El autor realiza un análisis multidisciplinario que incluye referencias a códices, fuentes históricas, arqueológicas, iconográficas, lingüística histórica y etnográficas. El texto analiza el concepto de "lab" en la cultura maya y cómo ha evolucionado a lo largo del tiempo. También se menciona la presencia de personajes europeos en las representaciones de "lab" entre los tseltales de Cancuc. El autor también aborda otros conceptos como "o'hlis" y "wahyis" y su importancia en la cosmovisión maya. Además, se discuten temas como el poder ritual de los gobernantes mayas y el uso de pintura corporal y atuendos en actividades rituales. El texto habla sobre los rituales de personificación baahil y las danzas asociadas en la cultura maya. Se menciona la danza llamada Ko’Šal, que se celebra en Aguacatán, Guatemala, y permite a los familiares difuntos regresar al mundo de los vivos una vez al año. Los danzantes están ataviados con trajes antiguos y permiten a sus antepasados bailar a la luz del día. Además, se menciona la noción del cuerpo maya como un "universo texto" que contiene a los dioses o’hlis y wahyis. [Extracted from the article]
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Abstract:The article "Dwelling of gods. The spiritual components of the human body among the classical Maya" by Erik Velásquez García focuses on the concepts and representations of the Classic period of the Maya. The author uses sources such as hieroglyphic inscriptions and classical Maya art to explore the sociocultural construction of the image of the person in Maya culture. The book also addresses the variations in the concepts and functions of the spiritual components of the human body in the modern and contemporary Maya world. The author carries out a multidisciplinary analysis that includes references to codices, historical, archaeological, iconographic, historical linguistics, and ethnographic sources. The text analyzes the concept of "lab" in Maya culture and how it has evolved over time. The presence of European characters in the representations of "lab" among the Tseltales of Cancuc is also mentioned. The author also addresses other concepts such as "o'hlis" and "wahyis" and their importance in Maya cosmology. In addition, topics such as the ritual power of Maya rulers and the use of body paint and attire in ritual activities are discussed. The text talks about the personification baahil rituals and the associated dances in Maya culture. The dance called Ko’Šal, celebrated in Aguacatán, Guatemala, is mentioned, which allows deceased relatives to return to the world of the living once a year. The dancers are adorned with ancient costumes and allow their ancestors to dance in the daylight. Furthermore, the notion of the Maya body as a "text universe" containing the gods o'hlis and wahyis is mentioned. [Extracted from the article]
ISSN:01852574
DOI:10.19130/iifl.ecm/62/000XS00146W14