Following the Jaguar’s Tracks

The jaguar was one of the most important animals in the brunkajc culture; its predator’s characteristics made it a creature full of history, myth, and legend. The durij zuquia or shaman believed that the jaguar spirit could enter his body and help him experience the transformation as half man and half tiger. The beautiful cat was greatly admired, respected, and revered, leaving its imprint around the Borucan surrounding area.

Today we find places where in the past, some events with the jaguar took place. These locations were marked with its name and are worth mentioning. Some examples are, Kura d ^ custan: the height of the tiger paws. Kura ^ Munra: the place where the tiger used to sunbathe. Kura^uni: the lying jaguar. Kura^ U: the tiger’s house, and Bisstan: the height of the jaguar. In our memory and heart remains the respect for Kura ^ turinat: black jaguar. Kura ^ Siji: the spotted jaguar, and the Turishaban: the cinnamon tiger or puma.

Higher shamans and mythical brunkajc warriors had guardian tigers such as Seredrun, Chuibtuj, Suabtuj, Taruhua, SiniSujcra, Sankrahua, and Kuasran.

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Following in the footsteps of the Jaguar

Exhibit: December 16, 2013 to January 2, 2014.
You will see on display: paintings, masks, textiles, necklaces, pottery, and stone. Additionally; photography, history, and legends all of them associated to the jaguar.
Location: Ranchos Kuradenk Center – Boruca. Meet K-mel personally!

 

Article written by K-mel