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Glauber Loures De Assis

2 papers in the library · 1 citation · publishing 2018-2023

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A critical review of the literature on the diaspora of Brazilian ayahuasca religions 1

February 15, 2018 Beatriz Caiuby Labate, Glauber Loures De Assis 1 citation

The Brazilian ayahuasca religions—Barquinha, Santo Daime, and União do Vegetal—originated in the twentieth century and were confined to northern Brazil until the early 1970s. Since then, Santo Daime and União do Vegetal have expanded across Brazil and internationally, crossing borders and the Atlantic Ocean. Their internationalization involves complex networks and transnational alliances, raising questions about cultural translation and religious diaspora. This chapter critically reviews the scattered academic literature—articles, theses, dissertations, and legal texts—on this process, using a comparative approach to identify characteristics, tendencies, and gaps in the field. It aims to serve as a guide for researchers and highlights the ayahuasca religions as a valuable locus for studying psychedelics, culture, language, and cognition.

DOI: 10.4324/9781315227955-1 Ayahuasca Diaspora Anthropology History

A Genealogy of the Ayahuasca Cultural Heritage Registration Process in Brazil

February 27, 2023 Beatriz Caiuby Labate, Glauber Loures De Assis

The chapter traces the genealogy of Brazil's effort to register ayahuasca's religious use as cultural heritage, examining the historical and comparative context of similar processes for psychoactive plants in Latin America. It identifies key players, conflicts, disputes, and alliances among ayahuasca groups, and analyzes their positions and debates surrounding the registration. The entry of indigenous ethnic groups into the public debate further complicated the process. Beyond technical and political challenges, the discussion raises debates about tradition, culture, environment, and ethnicity.

DOI: 10.4324/9780429001161-9 Ayahuasca Ethnic group Latin americans Process computing +12