Q'eqchi'

ETHNONYMS: Kekchí, K'ekchí


Kinship

Although the patrilineal bond is important, there are no formal patrilineal descent groups. Kinship is traced bilaterally. Kinship terms emphasize generational differences, and cousins are considered marriageable.

Orientation

History and Cultural Relations

Settlements

Economy

Marriage and Family

Sociopolitical Organization

Religion and Expressive Culture

Bibliography

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h.e.m.braakhuis
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Jan 22, 2010 @ 3:15 pm
Under the heading 'Religion and expressive culture', there is a curious piece of information concerning a 'fertility ritual' preceding sowing. Could you indicate me the source of this information?

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