The thousand faces of sobada
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https://doi.org/10.14672/ada201078%25pKeywords:
birth, sobada, Yucatán, Honduras, reproductive healthAbstract
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.
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