MURRAY, Roseana & Amorim, William. Balaio de felicidades. Itapira: Estrela Cultural, 2023, p.1-42

Authors

  • Rafael Santana UFRJ

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12957/soletras.2023.80166

Keywords:

Basket, Poetics, Happiness, Superego, Magic

Abstract

Review by: Prof. Dr. Rafael Santana

Balaio:

1) A term originating from ancient Brittany, whose etymology initially points to the concept of a broom;

2) A basket made from palm or oil palm leaves, quite popular among some Indigenous tribes in both Bolivia and Brazil;

3) A container often used to offer gifts to one’s ancestors, particularly in the rituals of Afro-Brazilian religions.

Published

2023-12-31