American Bioregion Library

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Circumpolar tundra hydrology, sea-ice dynamics, sea-mammal hunting ethics, and the ancestral ecological knowledge of Inuit, Inupiat, and Yupik communities.
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Boreal Forest Bioregion Library

Taiga woodland ecology, peatland carbon sinks, birch-bark canoe engineering, and the living heritage of Dene, Cree, and Innu peoples.
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Estuarine fisheries, coastal salt marshes, hardwood agroforestry, and the governance of Haudenosaunee, Mi’kmaq, and Wampanoag nations.
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Ancient cedar forestry, wild salmon stewardship, totem carving iconography, and the maritime culture of Haida, Tlingit, Coast Salish, and Nuu-chah-nulth nations.
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Rocky–Sierra–Cordillera Mountain Library

High-altitude alpine ecology, headwater watershed conservation, cultural fire management, and the mountain traditions of Shoshone, Ute, and Salish communities.
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Milpa companion agriculture, volcanic valley terracing, cenote karst hydrology, hieroglyphic writing, and the heritage of Maya, Nahua, Zapotec, and Mixtec peoples.
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Caribbean–Island Bioregion Library

Insular tropical marine biology, coral reef protection, hurricane resilience, cassava conuco farming, and Taíno and Kalinago ancestral heritage.
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Páramo high-altitude wetland hydrology, cloud forest biodiversity, gold craftsmanship, and the heritage of Chibcha, Muisca, and Nasa communities.
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Amazon Basin Bioregion Library

The world’s largest tropical rainforest, riverine floodplain ecology, terra preta soil science, ethnobotanical medicine, and the stewardship of Yanomami, Kayapó, and Asháninka peoples.
Sub-Bioregional Portal X

Orinoco–Guiana Shield Bioregion Library

Tepui tabletop mountain ecosystems, Gran Sabana ecology, blackwater river systems, and the territory of Piaroa, Pemon, and Warao communities.
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Andean Highlands & Dry Valleys Library

High-altitude terrace agriculture (andenes), camelid pastoralism, water canal engineering, textile arts, and the knowledge of Quechua and Aymara societies.
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Chaco–Pantanal Bioregion Library

The world’s largest tropical wetland system, dry forest fauna, river pulse dynamics, and the knowledge of Guaraní, Nivaclé, and Ayoreo peoples.
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Cerrado–Caatinga Bioregion Library

Central Brazilian savanna biodiversity, semi-arid thorny scrub biomes, water table recharge, and the territory of Xavante, Kraho, and Fulni-ô communities.
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Atlantic Forest Bioregion Library

The biodiverse Mata Atlântica, coastal mountain streams, endemic flora restoration, and the heritage of Tupinambá and Guaraní Mbyá communities.
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Pampas–La Plata Bioregion Library

Temperate grassland soil science, Rio de la Plata estuarine hydrology, equestrian traditions, and the memory of Charrua, Het, and Rankülche communities.
Sub-Bioregional Portal XVI

Patagonian–Subantarctic Library

Wind-swept steppe dynamics, Fuegian archipelago canoeing, Valdivian temperate rainforests, and the stewardship of Mapuche, Selk’nam, Yaghan, and Kawésqar peoples.

African Bioregion Library

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Sahara & Oasis Desert Bioregion Library

Hyper-arid desert ecosystems, ancient oasis hydrology, subterranean foggaras, caravan routes, and the ecological wisdom of Tuareg and Berber communities.
Sub-Bioregional Portal II

Sahel Semi-Arid Transition Library

Semi-arid savanna belts, transhumance pastoral mobility, Great Green Wall anti-desertification, and customary land tenure of the Fulani and neighbors.
Sub-Bioregional Portal III

North African Mediterranean–Atlas Library

Mediterranean montane biomes, Atlas terraced agriculture, cork oak forests, coastal marine biology, and the heritage of Amazigh (Berber) societies.
Sub-Bioregional Portal IV

West African Savannah–Forest Mosaic Library

Sacred groves, agroforestry mosaics, Niger and Volta river basins, bronze and textile arts, and the worldviews of Yoruba, Dogon, and Akan peoples.
Sub-Bioregional Portal V

Central African Congo Rainforest Library

Earth’s second largest tropical rainforest, Congo Basin hydrology, canopy biodiversity, carbon science, and the forest knowledge of BaAka and Mbuti communities.
Sub-Bioregional Portal VI

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The volcanic Great Rift Valley, montane forests, wildlife corridors, pastoralist cattle traditions, and the continuity of Maasai, Kikuyu, and Oromo societies.
Sub-Bioregional Portal VII

Horn of Africa Drylands & Highlands Library

The Ethiopian Massif, Simien biodiversity, endemic flora, frankincense dryland forestry, terraced agriculture, and the cultural archives of the Horn.
Sub-Bioregional Portal VIII

Southern African Savanna–Karoo–Cape Library

The Cape Floristic Region hotspot, fynbos botany, Namib and Kalahari adaptations, and the rock art and ethnobotany of San and Khoikhoi communities.
Sub-Bioregional Portal IX

African Great Lakes Basin Library

Lake Victoria, Tanganyika, and Malawi ecosystems, lacustrine fisheries, cichlid evolutionary science, and the traditions of Great Lakes societies.

Asian Bioregion Library

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Permafrost dynamics, northern taiga ecology, reindeer pastoralism, and the knowledge of Evenki, Nenets, Sakha, and Chukchi communities across subarctic Eurasia.
Sub-Bioregional Portal II

Central Asian Steppe & Desert Library

Vast grassland steppes, Gobi desert adaptations, nomadic horse culture, Silk Road oases, and pasture governance of Kazakh, Kyrgyz, and Mongolian herdsmen.
Sub-Bioregional Portal III

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Temperate broadleaf forests, monsoon river basins, Satoyama stewardship, rice-paddy agroecology, and the heritage of Ainu, Han, and Korean communities.
Sub-Bioregional Portal IV

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The Tibetan Plateau (“Third Pole”), glacier hydrology, yak pastoralism, sacred mountain geography, and the science of Tibetan, Sherpa, and Ladakhi societies.
Sub-Bioregional Portal V

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The Indus, Ganges, and Brahmaputra floodplains, monsoon agriculture, Sundarbans mangrove ecology, and the water-harvesting systems of South Asia.
Sub-Bioregional Portal VI

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Wallacea and Sundaland hotspots, equatorial canopy science, maritime voyaging, and the forest stewardship of Orang Asli, Dayak, Hmong, and Ifugao communities.
Sub-Bioregional Portal VII

Southwest Asian Arid–Oasis–River Library

The Tigris-Euphrates Fertile Crescent, ancient qanat canal engineering, date-palm oasis polyculture, and Near Eastern riverine agricultural heritage.
Sub-Bioregional Portal VIII

Arabian Peninsula Desert–Oasis Library

Rub’ al Khali hyper-arid ecology, Red Sea and Persian Gulf coral reefs, Bedouin nomadic navigation, and traditional frankincense dryland forestry.

European Bioregion Library

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Arctic–Nordic Europe Bioregion Library

Fennoscandian tundra ecosystems, boreal taiga dynamics, Arctic maritime navigation, and the reindeer herding knowledge of the Sámi across Sápmi.
Sub-Bioregional Portal II

Atlantic–Celtic Coast Bioregion Library

Coastal temperate rainforests, estuarine tidal hydrology, island agroforestry, fishing commons, and the oral traditions of Celtic and Atlantic communities.
Sub-Bioregional Portal III

Western European Interior Bioregion Library

Broadleaf deciduous woodland conservation, Rhine, Seine, and Loire river management, hedgerow ecology, and historical landscape architecture.
Sub-Bioregional Portal IV

Mediterranean Europe Bioregion Library

Evergreen sclerophyllous scrublands (maquis and garrigue), terraced olive and vine polyculture, and the wisdom of Basque, Iberian, Italic, and Hellenic cultures.
Sub-Bioregional Portal V

Alpine–Carpathian Mountain Spine Library

High-altitude alpine grasslands, glacial headwater hydrology, transhumance pastoralism, and the knowledge of Alpine and Carpathian mountain societies.
Sub-Bioregional Portal VI

Central European Green Heart Library

Mixed beech and oak forest ecosystems, Danube basin hydrology, traditional silviculture, and community-based watershed management.
Sub-Bioregional Portal VII

Northern Lowland–Baltic Bioregion Library

Coastal dune systems, post-glacial lacustrine wetlands, amber-bearing littoral zones, and the ancestral heritage of Baltic and Finno-Ugric peoples.
Sub-Bioregional Portal VIII

Eastern Forest–Steppe Bioregion Library

Chernozem black-soil science, forest-steppe biomes, Dnieper and Volga corridor protection, and Slavic oral epic and agricultural calendars.
Sub-Bioregional Portal IX

Balkan Mountain–Valley Bioregion Library

Dinaric Alps karst landscapes, subterranean hydrology, endemic Balkan flora, transhumance routes, and Southeastern European ethnobotanical traditions.
Sub-Bioregional Portal X

Black Sea–Caucasus Gateway Library

Caucasus biodiversity hotspots, Colchic temperate rainforests, ancient agrobiodiversity, and the linguistic and ecological heritage of Caucasian peoples.

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Pueblo Cora: Historia, Cultura y Cosmovisión Indígena

Pueblo Cora: Historia, Cultura y Cosmovisión Indígena de México

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Introducción

El pueblo Cora es una de las comunidades indígenas más antiguas y respetadas de México, con una rica historia y cultura que se remonta a la época prehispánica. En esta página del archivio abierto Mexican Library, se presentará una visión general de la cultura y tradiciones del pueblo Cora, así como sus lenguas, religiones y prácticas, y cómo se relacionan con la naturaleza y el cosmos.

Desarrollo

El pueblo Cora ha habitado la región de la Sierra de Nayarit, en el estado de Nayarit, México, desde la época prehispánica. Su territorio se extiende por la Sierra de Nayarit, que es considerada una de las regiones más biodiversas del país. El Cora ha desarrollado una rica cultura que se basa en la relación con la naturaleza y el cosmos.

En la cultura Cora, el deer y el águila son considerados símbolos sagrados que representan la relación entre el cielo y la tierra. El peyote, una planta alucinógena, también tiene un significado especial en la religión Cora.

La agricultura es una de las actividades principales en la región, y el maíz y las habas son las principales culturas. La siembra y cosecha se realizan en función de la estación del año y se realizan rituales para garantizar una buena cosecha.

Fichas bioregión Animales Plantas Símbolos
Sierra de Nayarit Deer, águila, coyote Maíz, habas, aguacate Peyote, serpentín, ciprés

La cronología histórica del pueblo Cora se remonta a la época prehispánica, cuando se cree que se establecieron en la región. Sin embargo, no se tiene mucha información sobre su historia en este período.

En el siglo XVI, los españoles llegaron a la región y la cultura Cora se vio influenciada por la colonización. La religión Católica se estableció en la región y la cultura Cora se vio afectada por la conversión de sus habitantes.

Cronología histórica
Prehispánico (siglos XIII-XVII)
Colonia (siglo XVI-siglo XIX)
Independencia (siglo XIX)

En la actualidad, el pueblo Cora sigue manteniendo su cultura y tradiciones, y se esfuerza por preservar su patrimonio cultural.

Conclusiones

En conclusión, el pueblo Cora es una comunidad indígena rica en historia y cultura que ha desarrollado una relación profunda con la naturaleza y el cosmos. Su cultura se basa en la relación con el deer, el águila, el peyote y otros símbolos sagrados que representan la conexión entre el cielo y la tierra.

English

Introduction

The Cora people are one of the oldest and most respected indigenous communities in Mexico, with a rich history and culture that dates back to pre-Columbian times. In this page of the open access Mexican Library, we will present a general overview of the Cora culture and traditions, as well as their languages, religions, and practices, and how they relate to nature and the cosmos.

Development

The Cora people have inhabited the Sierra de Nayarit region, in the state of Nayarit, Mexico, since pre-Columbian times. Their territory covers the Sierra de Nayarit, considered one of the most biodiverse regions in the country. The Cora has developed a rich culture based on a deep relationship with nature and the cosmos.

In the Cora culture, the deer and the eagle are considered sacred symbols that represent the connection between heaven and earth. The peyote, a psychoactive plant, also has a special significance in the Cora religion.

Agriculture is one of the main activities in the region, and maize and beans are the main crops. Planting and harvesting are done in accordance with the season of the year and are accompanied by rituals to ensure a good harvest.

Bioregion Animals Plants Symbols
Sierra de Nayarit Deer, eagle, coyote Maize, beans, avocado Peyote, serpent, cedar

The historical timeline of the Cora people dates back to pre-Columbian times, when they are believed to have settled in the region. However, there is limited information about their history in this period.

In the 16th century, Spanish colonizers arrived in the region and the Cora culture was influenced by colonization. Catholicism was established in the region, and the Cora culture was affected by the conversion of its inhabitants.

Historical timeline
Pre-Columbian (13th-17th centuries)
Colonial (16th-19th centuries)
Independence (19th century)

Today, the Cora people continue to maintain their culture and traditions, and are working to preserve their cultural heritage.

Conclusions

In conclusion, the Cora people are an indigenous community with a rich history and culture that has developed a deep connection with nature and the cosmos. Their culture is based on the relationship with the deer, the eagle, the peyote, and other sacred symbols that represent the connection between heaven and earth.

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Introduction

Le peuple Cora est l’une des communautés autochtones les plus anciennes et les plus respectées du Mexique, avec une riche histoire et une culture qui remonte à l’époque précolombienne. Dans cette page du livre ouvert mexicain, nous présentons une vue d’ensemble de la culture et des traditions Cora, ainsi que de leurs langues, leurs religions et leurs pratiques, et de comment elles sont liées à la nature et au cosmos.

Développement

Le peuple Cora a habité la région de la Sierra de Nayarit, dans l’État de Nayarit, au Mexique, depuis l’époque précolombienne. Leur territoire s’étend sur la Sierra de Nayarit, considérée comme l’une des régions les plus biodiverses du pays. Le Cora a développé une culture riche basée sur une relation profonde avec la nature et le cosmos.

Dans la culture Cora, le cerf et l’aigle sont considérés comme des symboles sacrés qui représentent la connexion entre le ciel et la terre. La peyote, une plante psychoactif, a également une signification spéciale dans la religion Cora.

La culture agricole est l’une des principales activités dans la région, et le maïs et les haricots sont les principales cultures. La semis et la récolte sont réalisées en fonction de la saison de l’année et sont accompagnees de rituels pour garantir une récolte abondante.

Région biologique Animaux Plantes Symbols
Sierra de Nayarit Cerf, aigle, renard Maïs, haricots, avocado Peyote, serpent, cèdre

La chronologie historique du peuple Cora remonte à l’époque précolombienne, lorsque les Cora sont censés avoir établi leur présence dans la région. Cependant, il n’y a pas beaucoup d’informations sur leur histoire dans ce laps de temps.

Au 16e siècle, les colonisateurs espagnols sont arrivés dans la région et la culture Cora a été influencée par la colonisation. Le catholicisme a été établi dans la région, et la culture Cora a été affectée par la conversion de ses habitants.

Chronologie historique
Précolombien (XIII-XVII siècles)
Colonial (XVI-XIX siècles)
Indépendance (XIX siècle)

Aujourd’hui, le peuple Cora continue à maintenir sa culture et ses traditions, et se bat pour préserver son patrimoine culturel.

Preguntas Frecuentes / FAQ / Questions Fréquentes

Qu’est-ce que la culture Cora ?

La culture Cora est une des communautés autochtones les plus anciennes et les plus respectées du Mexique, avec une riche histoire et une culture qui remonte à l’époque précolombienne.

Quels sont les symboles sacrés de la culture Cora ?

Le cerf et l’aigle sont considérés comme des symboles sacrés qui représentent la connexion entre le ciel et la terre, tandis que la peyote a une signification spéciale dans la religion Cora.

Comment la culture Cora est-elle liée à la nature et au cosmos ?

La culture Cora est basée sur une relation profonde avec la nature et le cosmos, ce qui est reflété dans ses rituels, ses pratiques et ses symboles sacrés.

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