Tzintzuntzan, Michoacán, Mexico — The Pacific Coast (and Central Highlands)
Imparting Justice
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Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 2, 2022
1. Imparting Justice Marker
The marker text and image was placed over an earlier marker that was no longer legible.
Una de las celebraciones más importantes que se realizaban en las ciudades Tarascas era la fiesta de las flechas o "Equata cónsquaro", también llamada "de impartición de justicia". En ella se sacrificaba a los ladrones, bandidos, hechiceros y a quienes no pagaban tributo a los dioses tarascos.
Pie de dibujo:Ilustración de la ceremonia Equata consquaro en la Relación de Michoacán
Ma jurhitikua jaraspti uni ixu irheticharu keri p'uhrepecheri kuinchijua ka juramuti uarripi tirhecha t'sa usandi ka no enkani tsanki shipapianka. lamindu kuripuchani mamarhu ambe utspianka ka t'sa no meianpianka tata diosi nombe pakuanka.
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One of the most important celebrations that took place in the Tarascan cities was the “feast of the arrows” or "Equata cónsquaro", also called "imparting justice". During the event thieves, bandits, sorcerers and those who did not pay tribute to the Tarascan gods were sacrificed.
Caption: Illustration of the ceremony "Equata cónsquaro" in the Relación de Michoacán.
Erected by Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Colonial Era • Indigenous Peoples and Communities.
Location. 19° 37.465′ N, 101° 34.428′ W. Marker is in Tzintzuntzan, Michoacán. It can be reached from Avenida Las Yácatas, on the left when traveling east. The marker is on the grounds of the Tzintzuntzan Archeological Site. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tzintzuntzan MIC 58440, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Western Mexico, in the Bajío, and on the Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, specifically in Mesoamerica, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, and in the Western Hemisphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, a Spanish colony, and the Aztec Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Lake Patzcuaro (within shouting distance of this marker); Las Yácatas (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Terraces and the Great Platform (about 150 meters away); Grain Storage
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 2, 2022
2. Imparting Justice Marker
Also see . . . Relación de Michoacán at Wikipedia. (Submitted on March 19, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 19, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 105 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 19, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
