Animals: gifts from the ancestors
Amazonian myths tell of a time when people and animals could communicate, marry
and transform into each other.
The first ancestors lost this ability when they emerged into the world, and
began hunting animals for food.
Meat is an important part of the diet today but the connection between people
and animals is still respected. Little is wasted – bones, fur and
feathers are all turned into precious objects, providing spiritual protection
and reinforcing social identity.
The Amazon today
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