Mitos, supersticiones y supervivencias populares de Bolivia

This volume offers a vivid portrait of Bolivia’s folk imagination, drawing from years of close observation among Aymara‑Kechua communities. The author’s fieldwork brings to life the rituals, legends, and everyday charms that shape rural and urban minds alike, showing how ancient beliefs still echo in modern habits. Readers will discover the surprising ways that superstitions—whether a whisper about “callahuaya” sorcery or a humble omen about the moon—thread through the social fabric of the nation.

Beyond cataloguing curiosities, the book reflects on what these shared ideas reveal about collective values, fears, and resilience. It treats myths not as quaint tales but as lenses into the psychological landscape that unites indigenous, mestizo, and even elite circles. The narrative balances scholarly care with an accessible, conversational tone, inviting listeners to grasp the deep cultural currents that continue to guide Bolivian life.