#Mandioca and guaraná for example

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Sometimes I feel like Ive had a blindfold my whole life in regards to this

Istg one day ill make a presentation abt Brazilian culture and the act of cannibalism bcs istg

"oh but pomegranate-"

Have you seen a fucking guaraná fruit thats LITERALLY AN EYE

[edisonblog]

Oral history - Brazilian indigenous mythology.

The main ones are curupira; that of the iara; that of the pink button; cassava; that of boitatá; that of the pirarucu; that of guarana; the caipora; that of the water lily; that of saci-pererê; that of Matinta Perera; and that of uirapuru.

Example: The pink dolphin is a legend of Brazilian folklore, being very influential in the northern region of the country. It talks about a button that transforms into a beautiful and seductive man. In human form, the boto seduces women to impregnate them. These women are abandoned by the being, who returns to the river in his animal form.

It is incredibly rich and diverse, reflecting the vast cultural diversity of the indigenous tribes that inhabited and still inhabit Brazilian territory. It is made up of a wide range of myths, legends, rituals and beliefs that have been passed down orally over generations.

It is deeply connected to nature and natural elements, reflecting the strong spiritual relationship that indigenous cultures maintain with the environment. Animals, plants, rivers, and mountains often play significant roles in stories and are considered sacred entities.

Furthermore, deities and supernatural entities in indigenous mythology often personify forces of nature, such as the sun, moon, thunder, and the spirits of ancestors. These entities are often revered and invoked in religious rituals and shamanic ceremonies.

Each indigenous ethnic group has its own distinctive mythology, transmitted through oral traditions and ritual practices. This diversity reflects not only Brazil's geographic and environmental differences, but also the diverse historical and cultural experiences of indigenous tribes over time.

Brazilian indigenous mythology is a cultural and spiritual treasure that offers valuable insights into the worldview and values of indigenous communities, as well as the complexity and beauty of the relationship between human beings and nature. It is important to recognize, respect and preserve this rich cultural heritage as an integral part of Brazilian identity. #edisonmariotti @edisonblog

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Historia oral - A mitologia indígena brasileira.

As principais são a do curupira; a da iara; a do boto-cor-de-rosa; a da mandioca; a do boitatá; a do pirarucu; a do guaraná; a da caipora; a da vitória-régia; a do saci-pererê; a da Matinta Perera; e a do uirapuru.

Exemplo: O boto-cor-de-rosa é uma lenda do folclore brasileiro, sendo muito influente na região Norte do país. Fala de um boto que se transforma em um homem belo e sedutor. Na forma humana, o boto seduz mulheres para engravidá-las. Essas mulheres são abandonadas pelo ser, que retorna para o rio em sua forma animal.

É incrivelmente rica e diversa, refletindo a vasta diversidade cultural das tribos indígenas que habitaram e ainda habitam o território brasileiro. Ela é composta por uma ampla gama de mitos, lendas, rituais e crenças que foram transmitidos oralmente ao longo de gerações.

Está profundamente conectada à natureza e aos elementos naturais, refletindo a forte relação espiritual que as culturas indígenas mantêm com o meio ambiente. Os animais, plantas, rios e montanhas frequentemente desempenham papéis significativos nas histórias e são considerados entidades sagradas.

Além disso, as divindades e entidades sobrenaturais na mitologia indígena frequentemente personificam forças da natureza, como o sol, a lua, o trovão e os espíritos dos antepassados. Essas entidades muitas vezes são reverenciadas e invocadas em rituais religiosos e cerimônias xamânicas.

Cada grupo étnico indígena possui sua própria mitologia distintiva, transmitida através de tradições orais e práticas rituais. Essa diversidade reflete não apenas as diferenças geográficas e ambientais do Brasil, mas também as diversas experiências históricas e culturais das tribos indígenas ao longo do tempo.

A mitologia indígena brasileira é um tesouro cultural e espiritual que oferece insights valiosos sobre a visão de mundo e os valores das comunidades indígenas, bem como sobre a complexidade e a beleza da relação entre seres humanos e natureza. É importante reconhecer, respeitar e preservar essa rica herança cultural como parte integrante da identidade brasileira.

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yeah!! there isn't one about this plant in specific but a common "trope" on brazilian indigenous tales was someone (good, important or undeserving) dying and coming back to life in the form of a plant. some examples are the vitoria-régia (a girl named Naiá that fell in love with the Moon), the guaraná fruit (that represents the eyes of a boy that was killed by an envious god), the mandioca (a child named Mani that had a sudden death) and others. they can be kinda morbid (wonder why...) but i think it's a nice way to show that death can and will affect life but doesn't have to be the end and all that jazz

but of course if you're not into plants or death as a whole there's always idk the giant fire snake that burns shitty people or the blond lizard witch

Just found out Jaboticaba trees exist and my first instinct was to take a knife and shave those berries off like a soap asmr