Ritual Humor in Highland Chiapas

by Victoria Reifler Bricker

Book Overview

Zinacantan, Chamula, and Chenalh are neighboring Mayan communities situated in highland Chiapas, Mexico, near the city of San Crist bal Las Casas. The inhabitants of the three communities speak dialects of the Tzotzil language. Five religious fiestas, celebrated by these communities in honor of their saints, provide the data for Victoria Bricker's comparative study of ritual humor.

In Chenalh and Chamula performances of ritual humor...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0292719361
• ISBN13: 9780292719361
• Release Date: January 1973
• Publisher: University of Texas Press
• Length: 293 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"