Literary notes about mojo (AI summary)
The term "mojo" demonstrates a rich semantic range in literature, adapting its meaning to suit various narrative needs. In some contexts, it serves as a geographical designation, referring to small settlements or landmarks, as seen in the descriptions of villages in [1], [2], [3], and the mention of an abrupt descent near Mojo in [4]. Elsewhere, it functions as a personal or tribal name, lending identity and cultural depth to characters in works like [5], [6], and [7], and even appears as an affectionate nickname in [8]. Additionally, the word enriches cultural and culinary narratives: it is defined as "fruit" in a linguistic note [9] and is used to denote a spiced garnish or sauce in [10] and [11]. An unexpected exclamation—“O mojo!”—further illustrates its emotional versatility in dramatic moments [12].
- Suipacha is said to have six hundred inhabitants but it did not seem to be any larger than Mojo.
— from Across South America An account of a journey from Buenos Aires to Lima by way of Potosí, with notes on Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru by Hiram Bingham - Our first stop was at Mojo, to change mules and eat a “breakfast” which consisted of the customary highly-spiced mutton and potatoes.
— from Across South America An account of a journey from Buenos Aires to Lima by way of Potosí, with notes on Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru by Hiram Bingham - Mojo is a village of four hundred inhabitants.
— from Across South America An account of a journey from Buenos Aires to Lima by way of Potosí, with notes on Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru by Hiram Bingham - A short distance from Mojo we began an abrupt descent.
— from Across South America An account of a journey from Buenos Aires to Lima by way of Potosí, with notes on Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru by Hiram Bingham - The chief of these we called Mojo, after his tribe, and the others are known as Jose and Fernando.
— from The Lost World by Arthur Conan Doyle - "Mojo and Otinga are related to Etim's mother.
— from White Queen of the Cannibals: the Story of Mary Slessor of Calabar by A. J. Bueltmann - "If Bwana Ovens will make a fine box for my son then I will let all go free but Mojo, Otinga, and Obwe," said Chief Edem.
— from White Queen of the Cannibals: the Story of Mary Slessor of Calabar by A. J. Bueltmann - He would often call his sisters “my children” (mojo dzieci), out of tenderness, and add some playful affectionate expressions.
— from Frederic Chopin: His Life, Letters, and Works, v. 1 (of 2) by Maurycy Karasowski - [91] Mojo means “fruit”, pahit means “ bitter ”.
— from Monumental Java by J. F. (Johann Friedrich ) Scheltema - If you want the steak a la espanola , it should be fried instead of broiled, and when well done each piece surmounted by a mojo .
— from Breakfasts and Teas: Novel Suggestions for Social Occasions by Paul Pierce - The mojo is a little mound consisting of onions and green peppers chopped very fine, and lemon juice added to the gravy.
— from Breakfasts and Teas: Novel Suggestions for Social Occasions by Paul Pierce - The assassin fell heavily, and in a plaintive voice, as though bidding adieu to life, exclaimed: " O mojo!
— from The Amulet by Hendrik Conscience
