Pilgrimage to Broken Mountain: Nahua Sacred Journeys in Mexico's Huasteca Veracruzana.

"Pilgrimage to Broken Mountain: Nahua Sacred Journeys in Mexico's Huasteca Veracruzana" by Alan R. Sandstrom and Pamela Effrein Sandstrom is a comprehensive ethnographic study based on over four decades of fieldwork in the Indigenous community of Amatlán in Veracruz, Mexico. The book explores the ontological, ethical, political, and spiritual dimensions of five sacred pilgrimages undertaken by the Nahua people to restore balance and harmony in the region and the cosmos. The authors document their participation in these pilgrimages and highlight the resilience of Nahua religion and cultural practices in the face of colonialism and modern challenges. The book also discusses the pantheistic nature of Nahua beliefs and the importance of maintaining cosmic order through rituals and reciprocal exchanges with spirit entities. Overall, "Pilgrimage to Broken Mountain" provides valuable insights into the historical, spiritual, and philosophical aspects of Nahua pilgrimages and their significance in the context of ongoing environmental and religious changes. [Extracted from the article]

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