Early Modern Insects and Indigenous Mesoamerica

The author discusses beekeeping by indigenous peoples in early modern Mexico. She mentions the cultivation of stingless bees, the incantations used when hunting bees, and how Spanish missionary practices impacted both the agriculture and cultural practices of the indigenous peoples.

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Bibliographic Details
Published in:The sixteenth century journal
Main Author: Few, Martha 1964- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sixteenth Century Journal Publishers, Inc. [2019]
In: The sixteenth century journal
RelBib Classification:BR Ancient religions of the Americas
KBR Latin America
TJ Modern history
Further subjects:B beekeeping
B MELIPONA
B Incantations
B Agriculture
B SPANISH Christian missions
B Indigenous peoples of Mexico
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Summary:The author discusses beekeeping by indigenous peoples in early modern Mexico. She mentions the cultivation of stingless bees, the incantations used when hunting bees, and how Spanish missionary practices impacted both the agriculture and cultural practices of the indigenous peoples.
ISSN:2326-0726
Contains:Enthalten in: The sixteenth century journal