The Muratos: A Historical Synthesis

Abstract

This article offers an interesting examination of the existing sources on the “Muratos,” a little-known ethnic group. The author provides geographical, linguistic, and historical information about the group from the earliest references found in missionary chronicles in the eighteenth century. This research, of which only part is presented here, makes it possible to determine that the Muratos derive from the Maynas and demonstrates their linguistic affiliation with the Jivaroan language. The sources examined extend to the present day, providing a comprehensive overview of the available sources.