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The Amahuaca and the spirit world
Ethnology • 3 (1) • Published In 1964 • Pages: 6-11
By: Carneiro, Robert L. (Robert Leonard).
Abstract
This document is about spirits (yoshi) that are considered malevolent, and are associated with animals and plants also largely regarded as dangerous. Yoshi appear in dreams and are believed to cause sickness. Sorcerers use yoshi to target and harm their victims.
- Region
- South America
- Sub Region
- Amazon and Orinoco
- Document Type
- article
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Ethnologist
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Ian Skoggard; 2019
- Field Date
- 1960-1961
- Coverage Date
- 1960-1961
- Coverage Place
- Atalaya and western Purús, Ucayali, Peru
- Notes
- Robert L. Carneiro
- LCCN
- 64005713
- LCSH
- Amahuaca Indians