Blood, Revenge, War and Victory Feasts Among the Jibara Indians of Eastern Ecuador

Blood, Revenge, War and Victory Feasts Among the Jibara Indians of Eastern Ecuador is a non-fiction book written by Rafael Karsten. The book delves into the culture and customs of the Jibara Indians, an indigenous group living in Eastern Ecuador. The author explores their beliefs, rituals, and practices, particularly those related to blood, revenge, war, and victory feasts.Karsten provides a detailed account of the Jibara's social organization, their kinship system, and their political structure. He explains how the Jibara's culture is deeply rooted in their relationship with the natural environment, and how their beliefs and practices are shaped by their experiences with the land and the forest.The book also discusses the Jibara's history of conflict with neighboring tribes and their use of violence as a means of settling disputes. Karsten provides insight into the Jibara's concept of revenge, which is seen as a necessary act of justice for wrongs committed against one's family or community.Finally, the book describes the Jibara's victory feasts, which are held to celebrate successful raids or battles. These feasts are an important part of Jibara culture and are marked by the consumption of large quantities of food and drink, as well as the exchange of gifts and the performance of traditional dances and songs.Overall, Blood, Revenge, War and Victory Feasts Among the Jibara Indians of Eastern Ecuador offers a fascinating glimpse into the customs and traditions of an indigenous group that has largely remained isolated from the outside world. Karsten's detailed and insightful account provides a valuable contribution to our understanding of the Jibara's culture and history.1923. A treatise submitted to the Smithsonian by Karsten, a pioneer in the field of anthropology and the first to penetrate the wilds of Ecuador, on the subject of the culture, beliefs and customs of the Jibara Indians.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.