The rite and the drama in the chronicle of Friar Diego Durán El rito y el drama en la crónica de Fray Diego Durán Academic Article in Scopus uri icon

abstract

  • The discussion is focus on the chronicle of the Dominican friar Diego Durán, specifically on his research about the dramatics aspects of the rituals practiced among the Nahua people of Prehispanic times. Using an ethno historical approach this article presents evidence which shows that dramatic representation was used by the Nahuas to create cultural references.

publication date

  • January 1, 2016