The thousand faces of sobada

Authors

  • Patrizia Quattrocchi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14672/ada201078%25p

Keywords:

birth, sobada, Yucatán, Honduras, reproductive health

Abstract

This article examines the traditional practice of sobada among the Maya and Lenca communities, focusing on its cultural significance and therapeutic roles. It discusses the hybridization of medical knowledge and the horizontal dialogue between different healing systems. The study highlights the role of sobada in reproductive health and its integration within broader healthcare practices in Yucatán and Honduras.

Published

2013-05-06

Issue

Section

Articles