, the general term for various species of quetzals, birds with brilliant green plumage. The reference seems to be to one of the magical metamorphoses of
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avitz.
[42.] The difficulties experienced in their first endeavors to adopt a sedentary and agricultural life are described.
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uch, the “zopilote,” or carrion vulture. Possibly this refers to a gens so designated.
[43.] In this paragraph the writer expresses himself with great directness.