Maguey Utilization in Highland Central Mexico: An Archaeological Ethnography
Jeffrey R. Parsons, Mary H. Parsons
Abstract
The maguey plant plays a central role in cultural adaptation and cultural change in highland Mesoamerica. This book is a comprehensive study of the plant and its use. Includes chapters on maguey cultivation and pulque production, maguey fiber processing and spinning, and the archaeological implications of the available ethnographic and historic information about maguey utilization.
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maguey is used for pulque production
“Includes chapters on maguey cultivation and pulque production, maguey fiber processing and spinning, and the archaeological implications of the available ethnographic and historic information about ma...”
maguey plant plays a role in cultural adaptation and cultural change
“The maguey plant plays a central role in cultural adaptation and cultural change in highland Mesoamerica.”