Dictionary of Chicano Folklore

by Rafaela G. Castro

Dictionary of Chicano Folklore charts the rich religious, social, artistic, and cultural heritage of Mexican Americans, who continue to evolve the customs and rituals connected to their Spanish and indigenous roots and the Spanish language.

Entries cover specific regions, genres of folk speech, folk narrative, cultural traditions, artifacts, foods, ceremonies, rites, and define contemporary Hispanic terms ranging from duendes,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0874369533
• ISBN13: 9780874369533
• Release Date: June 2000
• Publisher: ABC-CLIO
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 7.3" x 10.3"