Reproduction and aggression: shamanic practices among Quichuas from Ecuador (Imbabura and Chimborazo Provinces)
Etnografia Praktyki Teorie Doświadczenia January 1, 2017 DOI: 10.4467/254395379ept.17.009.9245 (opens in new tab) via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractShamanic practices among Quichua people in Imbabura, Ecuador, integrate themes of reproduction and aggression, reflecting cultural beliefs about power, healing, and social relations. The text examines how these practices serve to mediate conflicts and control fertility within the community.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Ethnography Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Quichua people in Imbabura, Ecuador |
| Keywords | Aggression Reproduction Geography Biology Ecology |
| Key finding | Shamanic practices among Quichuas in Imbabura, Ecuador, intertwine reproduction and aggression as central themes in cultural and spiritual life. |
Abstract
Reproduction and aggression: shamanic practices among Quichuas from Ecuador (Imbabura