Rabinal-Achi by abbé Brasseur de Bourbourg
"Rabinal-Achi" by abbé Brasseur de Bourbourg is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work is a significant document of Mesoamerican culture, particularly focusing on the Quiché civilization of Guatemala. The text is likely a representation of the history, mythology, and traditions of the Rabinal community through the lens of its rituals and dances. The content of "Rabinal-Achi" primarily revolves around a ceremonial drama based on conflicts between two noblelineages in Rabinal, addressing themes of love, war, and sacrifice. The narrative presents principal characters, including Nahualtzin, who is fated to be sacrificed, and the emotions tied to love and innermost struggles of both the characters and the community. Through its poetic structure, the book engages in layers of cultural identity, exploring the significance of warfare and ritual in maintaining honor and status within society. Ultimately, it serves as both a reflection on cultural heritage and a dramatic presentation that intertwines the ancient with the contemporary views of the Quiché people. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Editor | Brasseur de Bourbourg, abbé, 1814-1874 |
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| Title | Rabinal-Achi vepu Xahoh-tun u bi xahoh rech vae tinamit Rabinal |
| Note | Reading ease score: 70.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rabinal_Ach%C3%AD |
| Credits | Produced by Miranda van de Heijning, Andrea Ball and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr. |
| Language | Mayan Languages |
| LoC Class | PM: Language and Literatures: Indigenous American and Artificial Languages |
| Subject | Quiché drama |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 15309 |
| Release Date | Mar 10, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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