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      La narrativa oral náhuatl (1920-1975) 

      Horcasitas, Fernando (1978)
      Fernando Horcasitas’ work provides a thorough analysis of printed Nahuatl oral narrative from 1920 to 1975, addressing the scarcity and geographic diversity of available materials. It describes and categorizes 105 popular ...
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      Huitzilopochtli, dios de la historia de los azteca-mexitin 

      Uchmany, Eva Alexandra (1978)
      Eva Alexandra Uchmany’s essay examines Huitzilopochtli as a historical god whose life and history are intrinsically linked to the fate and mission of the azteca-mexitin. It emphasizes the distinction between a god who ...
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      Textos en náhuatl del siglo XVIII: un documento de Amecameca, 1746 

      Karttunen, Frances; Lockhart, James (1978)
      This article examines a 1746 Nahuatl document from Amecameca to demonstrate the continuity and evolution of Nahuatl writing in the eighteenth century. Contrary to the belief of decline, it shows that the indigenous language ...
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      Los calpixque de Nezahualcóyotl 

      Hicks, Frederic (1978)
      This academic review critically and thoroughly examines Frederic Hicks's work on the calpixque in the kingdom of Nezahualcóyotl, with a focus on the Atenco region during the pre-Hispanic period. It highlights the social, ...
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      Los señores de la noche en la documentación náhuatl y maya 

      Thompson, J. Eric S.; León-Portilla, Miguel (1978)
      This article examines the conceptualization and representation of the Lords of the Night in Nahuatl and Maya cultures through the analysis of their glyphic systems. J. Eric S. Thompson highlights the relationship between ...
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      Jorge Gurría Lacroix (1917-1979) 

      León-Portilla, Miguel (1980)
      Jorge Gurría Lacroix (1917-1979) was a prominent Mexican historian whose career can be divided into three main stages: his beginnings in teaching and publishing historical studies focused on Tabasco and the Conquest, his ...
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      Ochpaniztli and Classical Nahuatl Syllabe structure 

      Canger, Una (1980)
      This article challenges the conventional interpretation of the month Ochpaniztli in classical Nahuatl culture, traditionally understood as "sweeping of roads." Through a detailed linguistic analysis of Nahuatl’s syllabic ...
    • Reseña

      Reseña de:Handel en Wandel van de Azteken, die sociale geschiedenis van voor-Spans Mexiko. Rudolf van Zantwijk. Assen (Holandal. Editorial van Gorcum, 1977, 246 p., más índices. 

      Hasler, Juan A. (1980)
      This academic review evaluates Rudolf van Zantwijk’s work, "Handel en Wandel van de Azteken", which provides a comprehensive study of the Tenochca social organization from its Chichimeca origins to its imperial development. ...
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      Lenguas del Soconusco, pipil y náhuatl de Huehuetán 

      Knab, Tim (1980)
      This article explores linguistic diversity in the Soconusco region, focusing on the indigenous languages of Huehuetán, particularly pipil and náhuatl. Through interviews and historical analysis, it documents the languages ...
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      Documentos de Toluca en la obra de Zorita 

      Reyes García, Luis (1980)
      This study analyzes the documentary sources used by Alonso de Zorita in the creation of his work on New Spain, emphasizing the importance of land and tribute disputes in the Matlalcingo Valley. It publishes a 1547 document ...
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      Algunos datos sobre el chapopote en las fuentes documentales del siglo XVI 

      Aguilera, Carmen (1980)
      The article offers a detailed analysis of chapopote, a petrochemical substance of great significance in pre-Hispanic and colonial Mexican culture and economy. It describes its physical properties, historical uses in ...
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      Algunos apuntes acerca del pochuteco 

      Knab, Tim (1980)
      This work explores the history and current status of the pochuteco language spoken in Pochutla, Oaxaca. Based on early 20th-century documentation and recent testimonies, the author assesses language decline and the challenges ...
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      Las hierbas de Tláloc 

      Ortiz De Montellano, Bernardo (1980)
      This work analyzes the endurance and transformation of indigenous religious and medicinal traditions related to agriculture and the worship of Tláloc, god of water and fertility. Through the study of plants such as iztauhyatl ...
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      El Ullamaliztli en el siglo XVI 

      De La Garza, Mercedes; Izquierdo, Ana Luisa (1980)
      The article explores the symbolic and religious significance of ullamaliztli, the ball game in 16th-century Mesoamerica. It emphasizes how this practice was not merely a sport but a manifestation of cosmogonies and mythologies ...
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      La danza de los tecuanes 

      Horcasitas, Fernando (1980)
      This article analyzes the Tecuanes Dance, an indigenous Mexican tradition that combines symbolic, cultural, and religious elements centered on jaguar hunting. It examines regional variants in Morelos, Guerrero, and Puebla, ...
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      Tlatoani and Tlatocayotl in the Sahagún Manuscripts 

      Sullivan, Thelma D. (1980)
      This article examines the role of the tlatoani and authority in Nahua culture through Sahagún's codices and other indigenous texts. The author discusses how Sahagún gathered reliable information using a rigorous methodology, ...
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      La estructura de la poesía náhuatl vista por sus variantes 

      Karttunen, Frances; Lockhart, James (1980)
      This article explores the structure and variants of classical Nahuatl poetry, focusing on comparing different versions of poems found in collections such as the Cantares Mexicanos and the Romances. The authors analyze how ...
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      The Xalaquia Ceremony 

      Dibble, Charles E. (1980)
      This article explores the "xalaquia" ceremony described by Sahagún, focusing on the symbolic significance of the four entry places linked to the years and cardinal directions, as well as their connection to the cycle of ...
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      Aspectos sociales del calendario de 260 días en Mesoamérica: información de procedencia mexica, siglo XVI 

      Hinz, Eike (1980)
      This article explores the social role of the 260-day calendar in Mesoamerican societies, particularly among the Mexicas, highlighting its influence on concepts of destiny, social behaviors, and ritual practices. Using ...
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      Gerónimo de Mendieta 

      Martínez, José Luis (1980)
      This study analyzes the life and work of Gerónimo de Mendieta, a key Franciscan friar in the evangelization of New Spain during the 16th century. It highlights his clear and concise style and his critical perspective on ...