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Curanderismo: A Mestizo Journey
Before we start let me make one thing clear, the purpose of this post is to try and break away from pseudo-spiritual practices that many
The Indigenous Caxcan of Central Mexico
Likewise, with the Caxcan, the indigenous people who once called these lands home. Though their language is no more, many clues left behind suggest they
The Do’s and Don’ts of Filming in the Amazon Jungle
New experiences don’t always need to be scary and unpredictable. Life is about enjoying the adventure. You can only preplan so much in advance, the
Closing in on the lost city of Paititi: How new possible discoveries may help revive ancestral indigenous communities
“Paititi is there!” exclaimed Manuel, “We just need to continue following this trail!” How I ended up half way around the world a few weeks
Giants of Ancient México
Legends of a forgotten prehistory Much of what we know regarding giants come from an array of indigenous mythology throughout the Americas. These stories are
My Roots, the History of Mexico
The unknown Gallegos’ of history Like most people in Mexico we knew little to nothing of our family history. It seemed like out of a
Ancient Esoteric Healing Techniques
Brief History of Esoteric Initiation In ancient times neophytes would travel through far and vast lands to fulfill wisdom of something much greater than
Legend of the La Llorona
No other legend is as wide spread across the Americas as the legend of ‘La Llorona’ (or the Weeping Woman). Variations of the legend can
Restoring Harmony: What ancient Andean beliefs can teach us about our current world
In the beginning, the Andean creator god Kon-Tiki Viracocha created a race of giants who lived in a world of perpetual darkness. These were the Ñaupa