Entre mundos: Homens, serpentes e peixes em dois mitos baniwa

Abstract

The mythical indigenous narratives collected and published since the 19th century have proved to be a fertile ground for discussions that have been established predominantly in Anthropology. Gradually, literary studies have been taking part in this discussion, expanding the research of oral narratives and the place of myth in the writings produced by Amazonian indigenous populations. Supported by both literary studies and anthropology, this article seeks to interpret two myths that compose the collection Culture, school, tradition: myth library at Baniwa School (2004).