Before the Jesuits arrived, the Guarani people lived in organized, semi-nomadic societies primarily in what is now Paraguay, Brazil, and Argentina. They practiced agriculture, cultivating crops like maize, cassava, and beans, while also engaging in hunting and fishing. Their social structure was communal, with strong kinship ties and a rich tradition of storytelling, spirituality, and rituals connected to nature. Life was characterized by a deep connection to the land and a vibrant culture, though they also faced challenges from external threats and conflicts with other tribes.
that most of the Brazilians speak spanish and guarani
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Catherine M. Northeast has written: 'The Parisian Jesuits and the Enlightenment' -- subject(s): Enlightenment, History, Intellectual life, Jesuits
Plants came first in the evolution of life on Earth, appearing before animals.
Simon Decloux has written: 'The Ignatian way' -- subject(s): Jesuits, Religious life, Spiritual exercises 'La voie ignatienne' -- subject(s): Jesuits, Religious life, Spiritual exercises
They were the original form of life and they came before vertebrates.
All life came from the ocean. Fish even came before animals.
Antonio M. de Aldama has written: 'Jesuit religious life' -- subject(s): Jesuits, Spiritual life 'Vestigia sanctorum Societatis Jesu in urbe Roma' -- subject(s): Guidebooks, History, Jesuits 'The constitutions of the Society of Jesus, Part VII, Missioning' -- subject(s): History, Jesuits, Missions
Henry More has written: 'The life and doctrine of ovr Savior Iesvs Christ' -- subject(s): Meditations 'The Elizabethan Jesuits' -- subject(s): History, Jesuits
In the Guarani dialect, "river of painted birds" refers to "Yvyrá Rape," which symbolizes a vibrant and harmonious connection between nature and spirituality. The imagery evokes the beauty of the natural world, highlighting the significance of birds as messengers or symbols of freedom and life. This phrase reflects the cultural appreciation and reverence that the Guarani people have for their environment and its interconnectedness.
During the 18th century, it is estimated that around 100,000 Guarani Indians lived in the Jesuit missions, also known as reductions, in present-day Paraguay, Argentina, and Brazil. These missions were established by Jesuit missionaries to convert and protect the Guarani people from enslavement and exploitation. The missions provided a structured community life, where the Guarani engaged in agriculture and crafts, significantly influencing their culture and society. However, the population fluctuated due to various factors, including disease and external pressures.
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