Jivaro Tribes In The Amazonian Rainforest

Deep in the Amazonian Rainforest, nestled along the Marañon River in Northern Peru and Eastern Ecuador are the Jivaro Tribes. These tribes have sustained themselves for many generations over the centuries. The Jivaro people stick close to their kin and form strong bonds with them as a result of making them stronger and form alliances. When looking deeper into the indigenous population, the Jivaro are divided into much more smaller groups and within each group differs with customs and traditions. These groups: the Shuar, Achuar, Humabisa, and Aguaruna, may reside in the same area, but how each village operates depends on the environment and the influence of the non-indigenous inhabitants around them. This slight change in elements is what gives the Jivaro their differential attributes. Their identify that makes them unique throughout the new and old world. The identity that some seek to change, because they have a different views on how they preach their religion and the way in which they live.

The Achuar had been largely undisturbed by the outside world and little information was able to be gathered about them. Even with all of these outside influences of the other inhabitants, the Achuar still have a strong understanding of their beliefs in the god and goddess that watches over them. Their god Tsungi, he is often pared with the goddess Nungui. She is the goddess of mother earth and watches over the women as they work the gardens listening to their anent. This song has the ability to appease the goddess and she will in turn provide a bountiful harvest (pg.