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SYMBOLIC MEANINGS OF THE PACIFIC OCEAN AMONG THE PERUVIAN FISHERMEN–SURFERS FROM HUANCHACO BEACH
- Date Issued:
- 2019
- Summary:
- Traditional Peruvian fishermen–surfers from Huanchaco Beach have been surfing the waves of the Pacific Ocean and fishing from their caballitos de totora (reed fishing boats) since ancient times. To some, the near Apu Campana (tutelary mountain) protects the fishermen–surfers form the dangers of sea fishing. And according to the forensic iconographical (corresponding human remains and iconography) and ethnohistorical data, the fishermen–surfers or Huanchaqueros have been fishing and surfing in the waters for at least 1900 years. Huanchaco Beach’s modern events such as The Sea Festival, The Salty Foot Contest, The Saint Peter Festival, and various surfing events are related to the Mama Kocha or Mother Ocean. Ancient divine beings like Ai Apaec and Takaynamo are also significant elements in the lives of the fishermen–surfers who are the descendants of the Mochica–Chimú people, and whose fishing and surfing activities revolve around the Mama Kocha’s temperament.
Title: | SYMBOLIC MEANINGS OF THE PACIFIC OCEAN AMONG THE PERUVIAN FISHERMEN–SURFERS FROM HUANCHACO BEACH. |
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Name(s): |
Sabogal–Suji, Ricardo M., author Harris, Michael S., Thesis advisor Florida Atlantic University, Degree grantor Department of Anthropology Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters |
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Type of Resource: | text | |
Genre: | Electronic Thesis Or Dissertation | |
Date Created: | 2019 | |
Date Issued: | 2019 | |
Publisher: | Florida Atlantic University | |
Place of Publication: | Boca Raton, Fla. | |
Physical Form: | application/pdf | |
Extent: | 105 p. | |
Language(s): | English | |
Summary: | Traditional Peruvian fishermen–surfers from Huanchaco Beach have been surfing the waves of the Pacific Ocean and fishing from their caballitos de totora (reed fishing boats) since ancient times. To some, the near Apu Campana (tutelary mountain) protects the fishermen–surfers form the dangers of sea fishing. And according to the forensic iconographical (corresponding human remains and iconography) and ethnohistorical data, the fishermen–surfers or Huanchaqueros have been fishing and surfing in the waters for at least 1900 years. Huanchaco Beach’s modern events such as The Sea Festival, The Salty Foot Contest, The Saint Peter Festival, and various surfing events are related to the Mama Kocha or Mother Ocean. Ancient divine beings like Ai Apaec and Takaynamo are also significant elements in the lives of the fishermen–surfers who are the descendants of the Mochica–Chimú people, and whose fishing and surfing activities revolve around the Mama Kocha’s temperament. | |
Identifier: | FA00013410 (IID) | |
Degree granted: | Thesis (M.A.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2019. | |
Collection: | FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection | |
Note(s): | Includes bibliography. | |
Subject(s): |
Huanchaco (La Libertad, Peru) Fishers--Peru Surfers Symbolism Maritime anthropology Pacific Ocean |
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Held by: | Florida Atlantic University Libraries | |
Sublocation: | Digital Library | |
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Host Institution: | FAU | |
Is Part of Series: | Florida Atlantic University Digital Library Collections. |