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Who is the one that summons the spirits?
the Shaman
What are the positive aspects of this contact with the outsiders and negative?
Positive - Better tools/ Negative - Diseases
Who is allowed to partake in the drinking of the soup?
Relatives and people close
Why have they been able to retain their way of life in Venezuela and not Brazil?
Venezuela gave them legal protection
What is a Verola Elongata?
Tree where they get their drugs
When did the ancestors first come in contact with the outside world?
1950's
How many plants do they make use of?
350
Who is usually the leader of a village?
The Head Shamon
Reciprosity
Giving of gifts
How do they believe that dieseases are caused?
by spirits/ witchcraft
What is meant by the term Shibono?
Village Enclosure
How do the Boys practice to become warriors?
Immitation
What Constitutes part of the Yanomamo belief system?
Spirits/ aggression & revenge
How Many years ago did the Y ancestors live?
2 thousand
Of What other purpose are the drugs used for
Intesify color shape/ vocalize power of spirits to bring particular affects.
How is the meat reserved?
Smoking it then boiling it
What is the funeral ritual?
Cremate the body and then put it in a soup
Of what importance is witchcraft to Y society?
ritual cleansing against diseases
What does dancing symbolize?
Past hostilities, friendly terms and not enemies
What is the ritual duel of words called?
Hemo
Which two south amercan states do they inhabit?
Venezuela and Brazil
What is part of their spiritual Life?
Constantly at war with deamonds and forces
What is the foundation of Y society?
In-law relationships
Why doesnt a hunter eat the game he has killed?
It would be a dishonor
What is one major aspect that shapes Y society?
Quest for a wife
What personifies the ideal person in Y's Society?
Hospitality and Sharing
Who is responsible for distributing the meat?
The Shaman
In what way is the Rainbow deamond helpful?
It takes over the spirit which allows him to make a diagnosis
How Many times are men allowed to wage war?
two to 3 times a year
What must children learn already from an early age on?
to endure pain/ Defend themselves

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