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Elal y los animales; mito de la creación de la Patagonia

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Este libro narra el mito de creación aonikenk (tehuelche). Relata el origen de la tierra y la historia de Elal, hijo del gigante Noshtex. Noshtex está envidioso de Elal y lo persigue para matarlo. Los animales elaboran un plan para salvar a Elal, que consiste en llevarlo a la Patagonia. 

English Description:

This book tells the creation myth aonikenk (tehuelche). It tells the origin of the land and the story of Elal, son of the giant Noshtex. Noshtex is envious of Elal and chases him to kill him. The animals elaborate a plan to save Elal, which consists in taking him to Patagonia.

Publishing Details

Author : Ana María Pavez, Constanza Recart

Illustrator : Carmen Cardemil

Type of Spanish : Authentic

Physical Details

Type of Book: Picture

Cover: Softcover

Pages: 36

Size: 21.5 x 23.5 cm

Year Published: 2007

Instructional Details

Genre: Fiction

Sub-Genre: Historical Fiction, Fiction

Theme: Friendship, Animals, Culture

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