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Episode 52: Christopher Columbus & The Indians of God!
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Christopher Columbus & The Indians of God!
It has often been claimed that Christopher Columbus did not refer to the Indigenous people of the Americas as "Indians" because he thought he landed in India, but because he thought that they were "gente in Dios." or "people in God." But is this actually true? and what is the source of this controversial claim?
Your hosts:
Kurly Tlapoyawa is an archaeologist, ethnohistorian, and filmmaker. His research covers Mesoamerica, the American Southwest, and the historical connections between the two regions. He is the author of numerous books and has presented lectures at the University of New Mexico, Harvard University, Yale University, San Diego State University, and numerous others. He most recently released his documentary short film "Guardians of the Purple Kingdom," and is a cultural consultant for Nickelodeon Animation Studios.
@kurlytlapoyawa
Ruben Arellano Tlakatekatl is a scholar, activist, and professor of history. His research explores Chicana/Chicano indigeneity, Mexican indigenist nationalism, and Coahuiltecan identity resurgence. Other areas of research include Aztlan (US Southwest), Anawak (Mesoamerica), and Native North America. He has presented and published widely on these topics and has taught courses at various institutions. He currently teaches history at Dallas College – Mountain View Campus.
Cited in this podcast:
“I Am Not a Leader”: Russell Means’ 1980 Mother Jones Cover Story
Christopher Columbus, The Journal of Christopher Columbus (during His First Voyage, 1492-93) and Documents Relating the Voyages of John Cabot and Gaspar Corte Real, trans. Clements R. Markham, Cambridge Library Collection (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2010).
David Wilton, Word Myths: Debunking Linguistic Urban Legends (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2008).
George Carlin, Brain Droppings (New York: Hyperion, 1997).
Peter Matthiessen, “Native Earth,” Parabola: Myth & Quest for Meaning, Vol. 6, no. 1 (Spring 1981).
Peter Matthiessen, Indian Country (New York: Viking Press, 1984).
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Find us: https://www.facebook.com/TalesFromAztlantis
Merch: https://chimalli.storenvy.com/
Book: The Four Disagreements: Letting Go of Magical Thinking (Amazon)
Chapitres
1. Episode 52: Christopher Columbus & The Indians of God! (00:00:00)
2. [Ad] The Latin Minute (00:22:53)
3. (Cont.) Episode 52: Christopher Columbus & The Indians of God! (00:23:39)
119 episodes
Manage episode 377387188 series 2890248
listener comments? Feedback? Shoot us a text!
Christopher Columbus & The Indians of God!
It has often been claimed that Christopher Columbus did not refer to the Indigenous people of the Americas as "Indians" because he thought he landed in India, but because he thought that they were "gente in Dios." or "people in God." But is this actually true? and what is the source of this controversial claim?
Your hosts:
Kurly Tlapoyawa is an archaeologist, ethnohistorian, and filmmaker. His research covers Mesoamerica, the American Southwest, and the historical connections between the two regions. He is the author of numerous books and has presented lectures at the University of New Mexico, Harvard University, Yale University, San Diego State University, and numerous others. He most recently released his documentary short film "Guardians of the Purple Kingdom," and is a cultural consultant for Nickelodeon Animation Studios.
@kurlytlapoyawa
Ruben Arellano Tlakatekatl is a scholar, activist, and professor of history. His research explores Chicana/Chicano indigeneity, Mexican indigenist nationalism, and Coahuiltecan identity resurgence. Other areas of research include Aztlan (US Southwest), Anawak (Mesoamerica), and Native North America. He has presented and published widely on these topics and has taught courses at various institutions. He currently teaches history at Dallas College – Mountain View Campus.
Cited in this podcast:
“I Am Not a Leader”: Russell Means’ 1980 Mother Jones Cover Story
Christopher Columbus, The Journal of Christopher Columbus (during His First Voyage, 1492-93) and Documents Relating the Voyages of John Cabot and Gaspar Corte Real, trans. Clements R. Markham, Cambridge Library Collection (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2010).
David Wilton, Word Myths: Debunking Linguistic Urban Legends (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2008).
George Carlin, Brain Droppings (New York: Hyperion, 1997).
Peter Matthiessen, “Native Earth,” Parabola: Myth & Quest for Meaning, Vol. 6, no. 1 (Spring 1981).
Peter Matthiessen, Indian Country (New York: Viking Press, 1984).
---
Find us: https://www.facebook.com/TalesFromAztlantis
Merch: https://chimalli.storenvy.com/
Book: The Four Disagreements: Letting Go of Magical Thinking (Amazon)
Chapitres
1. Episode 52: Christopher Columbus & The Indians of God! (00:00:00)
2. [Ad] The Latin Minute (00:22:53)
3. (Cont.) Episode 52: Christopher Columbus & The Indians of God! (00:23:39)
119 episodes
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