Pre-Columbian distillation is asserted, not established by evidence here. Honorifics do not establish sole invention. Ritual/medicinal reports are not health advice. Modern category law differs from a vernacular tequila-as-mezcal umbrella.
Introduction7–10; Mezcaloteca11–24; Del Maguey25–31; myths28.
Janzen frames mezcal as a community-specific agricultural spirit. Mezcaloteca uses labels and guided comparative flights. Ron Cooper's 1995 imports and 1998 Aspen introduction are reported milestones. Mayahuel's many breasts/rabbits and the tlacuache stealing mezcal/fire/tobacco are cultural stories.
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Introduction7–10; Mezcaloteca11–24; Del Maguey25–31; myths28.
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Janzen frames mezcal as a community-specific agricultural spirit. Mezcaloteca uses labels and guided comparative flights. Ron Cooper's 1995 imports and 1998 Aspen introduction are reported milestones. Mayahuel's many breasts/rabbits and the tlacuache stealing mezcal/fire/tobacco are cultural stories.
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Pre-Columbian distillation is asserted, not established by evidence here. Honorifics do not establish sole invention. Ritual/medicinal reports are not health advice. Modern category law differs from a vernacular tequila-as-mezcal umbrella.
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