Interpreting Paititi: the amazonic epic and the indigenization of the european imaginary
The article analyzes the legend of “Paititi” as a narrative that highlights the agency of Amazonian indigenous peoples between the 16th and 18th centuries. Three perspectives are examined: the first, by Tyuleneva (2018), suggests that Paititi was linked to the physical landscape of the Bolivian Amaz...
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| Format: | Online |
| Language: | Portuguese |
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Universidade Estadual de Campinas
2024
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| Online Access: | https://econtents.sbu.unicamp.br/inpec/index.php/maloca/article/view/18676 |
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| Summary: | The article analyzes the legend of “Paititi” as a narrative that highlights the agency of Amazonian indigenous peoples between the 16th and 18th centuries. Three perspectives are examined: the first, by Tyuleneva (2018), suggests that Paititi was linked to the physical landscape of the Bolivian Amazon and the prosperity of the Cayubaba. The second, by Combés (2012), argues that Paititi was originally a quest of the Chiriguano, transmitted to the Spaniards by indigenous guides between Chaco and Bolivian Amazon. The third, by Laurencich-Minelli (2011), suggests that Paititi represented a subversive project by the Jesuits, which influenced by amazon indigenous, aimed create a “mixed monarchy.” These perspectives reveal the connection of Paititi to the Amazon, emphasizing the remarkable role of indigenous peoples from Antisuyu during the colonial period and the indigenization of European imagery. |
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| ISSN: | 2675-3111 |
