K'iche' Maya Oral History Project
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Description
The narrator tells the story of Arrancanes, who grew to be a super a strong youth. After many adventures Arrancanes killed a deceitful giant and married the giant's hostage girl.
Publication Date
1-1-1968
Publisher
Latin American and Iberian Institute, University of New Mexico
Keywords
Adventure; herodom; courage; supernatural powers
Recommended Citation
Mondloch, James; Miguel Guarchaj Ch'o'x; and Diego Guarchaj. "Oral History #139: The Young Man Named Arrancanes." (1968). https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/laii_kichemaya/1
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