Beyond the Wild
Beyond the Wild
Beyond the Wild
Episode 26: Jivaro
28 minutes Posted Jun 24, 2024 at 4:00 am.
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It's time for SHRUNKEN HEADS! Listen in to learn about the still-isolated Jivaro people and their history of shrinking the heads of their enemies. Don't worry, there is much, much more to learn about the Jivaro!


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Resources:

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Jivaro

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/how-does-one-actually-shrink-a-head-5994665/

https://www.everyculture.com/wc/Costa-Rica-to-Georgia/Jivaro.html

https://emergency.cdc.gov/agent/strychnine/basics/facts.asp