Killing a jaguar: the view of nature in the Guarani culture through the missionary discourse
Abstract
This article reflects on the relation between missionaries, reduced Indians and nature during the process of installation of the Jesuit reductions in old Paraguay. First is explores the missionaries’ perception of nature, especially the uses of nature in catechesis. Then, through an ethno-historical approach, it assesses the perception of the natural world by the indigenous people, particularly in relation to the ounce (jaguar). In parallel to that, it discusses the power relationship established between missionaries and reduced Indians, mainly between the methods used by the evangelizers and their possible acceptance by the Reduction’s society.
Key words: etno-history, missionary discourse, jesuit reductions.Downloads
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