Zapoteca And Spanish Tales Of Mitla, Oaxaca - Paperback

by Elsie Clews Parsons (Author)

Zapoteca and Spanish Tales of Mitla, Oaxaca is a collection of traditional folktales and legends from the Zapotec people of Oaxaca, Mexico, as well as stories from the Spanish colonial period. The book was compiled and translated by Elsie Clews Parsons, an American anthropologist and folklorist who conducted extensive research on the Zapotec culture in the early 20th century. The tales in the book cover a range of themes, including creation myths, supernatural creatures, and everyday life in the region. Some of the stories are humorous and lighthearted, while others are more serious and cautionary. Parsons provides an introduction to the book, offering insight into the history and cultural context of the tales. The book also includes illustrations by Miguel Covarrubias, a Mexican artist and ethnographer who collaborated with Parsons on her research. Overall, Zapoteca and Spanish Tales of Mitla, Oaxaca offers a unique glimpse into the rich storytelling traditions of the Zapotec people and the impact of Spanish colonialism on the region's folklore.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.