Of Birds and Insects: The Hummingbird Myth in Ancient Mesoamerica

Mazariegos, Oswaldo Chinchilla

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“…The very presence of the mosquitoes in the Mayan culture had been represented with ambivalence, as an unpleasant pest, a hero, and an ally. Archeological evidence in both pre-Columbian pottery and Codex portrayed the mosquito sucking women's breasts [18], while she tried to swat it (Figure 2). However, the narratives and interpretations are far from the current conception of the mosquito (transmitter of diseases).…”

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“…Social research on cultural understanding of mosquito-borne diseases is as important as the study of the perceptions toward their vectors. Local taxonomies and Mosquito biting a maiden's breast [18]. ethnoecological approaches that frame the political, historical, and cultural context of this topic, shape the way people learn, think, represent, and take action for preventing practices [27][28][29][30].…”

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confidence: 99%

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Community Engagement and Social Assessment for Wolbachia-Based Suppression of Natural Populations of Aedes aegypti: The Mexican Experience

Josue¹,

Martín-Park²,

Puerta-Guardo³

et al. 2023

Mosquito Research - Recent Advances in Pathogen Interactions, Immunity, and Vector Control Strategies

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The Wolbachia-based approach is under evaluation as a control strategy against Aedes aegypti in Mexico. From 2017 to 2019, we performed a pilot study to evaluate an open-field mass-release of wAlbB-infected Ae. aegypti male mosquitoes, as part of an integrated vector management (IVM) plan led by the Ministry of Health in Mexico to suppress natural populations of Ae. aegypti in southern Mexico. Community engagement and social evaluation were part of the key activities conducted. Overall, results showed the positive benefits of this Wolbachia-based method in the reduction of Aedes mosquitoes (90%). Mosquito’s nuisance at bedtime and the increasing circulation of mosquitoes during the releasing days were reported as the negative perceptions of this method. Importantly, participants understood the difference between wild mosquitoes and those released as part of the project, as well as the importance of the IVM. A significant number of the population accepted and supported the project, and feedback was given to improve future mosquito-releasing activities. The social license was a key factor in the success of the intervention and should be part of innovative paradigms for mosquito-vector control strategies involving community engagement. We outline the Mexican experience of community engagement and social assessment in implementing a Wolbachia-based strategy.

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Section: The Mosquitoes In the Mayan Culturementioning

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Section: The Mosquitoes In the Mayan Culturementioning

confidence: 99%

Community Engagement and Social Assessment for Wolbachia-Based Suppression of Natural Populations of Aedes aegypti: The Mexican Experience

Josue¹,

Martín-Park²,

Puerta-Guardo³

et al. 2023

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“…Her objective this time was to express peace and love. In the article "Of Birds and Insects: The Hummingbird Myth in Ancient Mesoamerica," Mazariegos (2010) examines all the different versions of the hummingbird myth in Ancient Mesoamerican cultures. It is very interesting to point out how birds in general and hummingbirds in particular have been an important symbol in ancient Mexican culture.…”

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Empowering Indigenous Mexican Groups Through Fostering The Practice of Traditional Textile Crafts

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Navarro

2021

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In a world in which globalization and technology are at their peak, indigenous Mexican communities are struggling between the pull of modernity and their ancestral traditions. They are caught between two antagonistic practices—the tension between mass-produced and traditional handcrafted textiles. This research explored strategies to foster traditional textile crafts amongst indigenous Mexican communities with the purpose of empowering indigenous Mexican groups. The main outcome of this creative research is a swimwear collection created in collaboration with indigenous Mexicans artisans. Each piece conveys indigenous Mexican craft authentically and through the creation process I was able to outline some guidelines to effectively nurture the practice of traditional textile crafts in Mexico. Given that traditional textile crafts practised by other indigenous communities are striving to survive, the findings of this study provide valuable guiding principles to preserve and reinforce the cultural legacies of traditional textiles crafts.

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“…They also pollinate some cultivated plants that are important both ecologically and economically for humans, such as pineapples and cactus [82][83][84]. In addition to their ecological and economical importance, hummingbirds have always been important to human culture in Mesoamerica, representing gods, soul carriers, and fecundity among prehispanic societies, as well as good luck, love, and wellness, even in modern societies [85]. This may facilitate the recognition of these birds by people, which is reflected in the number of occurrences recorded in the last 20 years (Tables 1 and 2).…”

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Biodiversity and Stage of the Art of Three Pollinators Taxa in Mexico: An Overview

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The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) confirmed that pollinators have declined in abundance and diversity; additionally, there is insufficient data for Latin America. Thus, we performed a review on scientific studies and databases to determine the state of the art of the diversity of three pollinator animals (bees, hummingbirds, and bats) in Mexico as well as an analysis of relevant public policies to conserve these species. We found 2063 bee species reported to be present in Mexico. The biodiversity of hummingbirds (58 species) and pollinator bats (12 species) is well known. We identified 57 scientific studies published in the last 20 years related to the biodiversity of bees (30 studies), hummingbirds (16 studies), and pollinator bats (11 studies). Relatively few, or no current studies on hummingbirds and pollinators bats at risk as well as for more than 1000 bee species is available. Great efforts have been made about policies and programs to improve the knowledge and conservation of pollinators in Mexico the last years such as the Species at Risk Conservation Program (PROCER), the Species Conservation Action Program (PACE), and the Natural Protected Ares System (CONANP). However, information of the status of many species and regions is still scarce. Thus, more studies about biodiversity, density, and trends as well as studies of the impact of policies and programs on pollinator species in Mexico are needed.

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Of Birds and Insects: The Hummingbird Myth in Ancient Mesoamerica

Cited by 29 publications

References 14 publications

Community Engagement and Social Assessment for Wolbachia-Based Suppression of Natural Populations of Aedes aegypti: The Mexican Experience

Community Engagement and Social Assessment for Wolbachia-Based Suppression of Natural Populations of Aedes aegypti: The Mexican Experience

Empowering Indigenous Mexican Groups Through Fostering The Practice of Traditional Textile Crafts

Biodiversity and Stage of the Art of Three Pollinators Taxa in Mexico: An Overview

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