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Alcohol in Ancient Mexico,Used
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Alcohol in Ancient Mexico reconstructs the variety and extent of distillation traditions in the ancient cultures of Mexico, describing in detail the various plants and processes used to make such beverages, their prevalence, and their significance for local culture.The art of distillation arrived in Mexico with the Spaniards in the sixteenth century. However, well before that time, native skills and available resources had contributed to a welldeveloped tradition of intoxicating beverages, many of which are still produced and consumed.In the 1930s Henry Bruman visited various Mexican and Central American Indian tribes to reconstruct the variety and extent of these ancient traditions. He discerned five distinct areas defined by the culturally most significant beverages, all superimposed over the great mescal wine region. Within these five areas he noted wine made from cactus, cactus fruit, cornstalks, and mesquite pods; beer from sprouted maize; and fermented sap from pulque agaves.Outside the mescal region he observed widespread consumption in the Yucatan of a wine made from fermented honey and balch bark, plus lesserknown beverages in other regions. He also observed the frequent inclusion in the fermentation process of alkaloidbearing ingredients such as peyote and tobacco, plants whose roots or bark contain saponinswhich act as cardiac poisonsand even poisons from certain toads.Alcohol in Ancient Mexico also considers the relative absence of alcoholic drink in the southwestern United States, the introduction of sills following the Spanish conquest, and possible sources for the introduction of coconut wine.Previously unpublished, the research presented here retains its relevance today, and the photographs offer a fascinating glimpse at a traditional world that has now almost vanished.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Alcohol in Ancient Mexico'? A: 'Alcohol in Ancient Mexico' explores the distillation traditions in ancient Mexican cultures, detailing the plants and processes used to create various alcoholic beverages and their cultural significance.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Alcohol in Ancient Mexico' is Henry Bruman.
- Q: What types of beverages are discussed in the book? A: The book discusses a range of beverages, including wines made from cactus, cornstalks, and agaves, as well as beers from sprouted maize and fermented honey.
- Q: When was 'Alcohol in Ancient Mexico' published? A: 'Alcohol in Ancient Mexico' was published on January 31, 2008.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'Alcohol in Ancient Mexico' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book consists of 176 pages.
- Q: Is this book a first edition? A: Yes, 'Alcohol in Ancient Mexico' is a first edition.
- Q: What are some unique aspects of the fermentation processes described? A: The book highlights the inclusion of alkaloid-bearing ingredients like peyote and tobacco in fermentation, showcasing the diverse practices of ancient Mexican cultures.
- Q: Does the book include photographs or illustrations? A: Yes, 'Alcohol in Ancient Mexico' contains photographs that provide a glimpse into the traditional world of ancient Mexican alcohol production.
- Q: What cultural significance does alcohol hold in ancient Mexico according to the book? A: The book emphasizes the importance of alcohol in local culture, detailing its role in social and ritual contexts among various indigenous communities.