K'iche' Maya Oral History Project
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Description
This is a story warning of the dangers that can result from adultery. There was a married woman who had multiple lovers. The man planned a way to make her confess, and hopefully change her ways. She finally confessed her infidelity, and agreed to be faithful to her husband in the future.
Publication Date
1-1-1968
Publisher
Latin American and Iberian Institute, University of New Mexico
Keywords
Marriage tradition; adultery; rape
Recommended Citation
Mondloch, James; Miguel Guarchaj Ch'o'x; and Diego Guarchaj. "Oral History #081: A Man Punished His Wife for Being an Adulteress." (1968). https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/laii_kichemaya/67
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