The Nopal: a National Emblem
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The essays and recipes collected in this volume address the subject of the nopal cactus from various points of view. We discover the deep symbolic roots nopales have had for our culture since pre-Hispanic times, from its numerous depictions in codices, for example. We learn that throughout history, the national emblem underwent various stages before assuming its current form. B...
Sinopsis
The essays and recipes collected in this volume address the subject of the nopal cactus from various points of view. We discover the deep symbolic roots nopales have had for our culture since pre-Hispanic times, from its numerous depictions in codices, for example. We learn that throughout history, the national emblem underwent various stages before assuming its current form. But one thing we can be sure of is that the nopal and its fruit, the prickly pear, have always been present in our diet
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