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The Spanish were attacked by female warriors, compared to the "Amazons" of Greek myths, which led to the river's name: "río de las Amazonas."

The Spanish were attacked by female warriors, compared to the "Amazons" of Greek myths, which led to the river's name: "río de las Amazonas."

The Muiraquitã is an object of protection, strength, and alliance, rooted in the social and political relations of some Amazonian societies.

The Muiraquitã is an object of protection, strength, and alliance, rooted in the social and political relations of some Amazonian societies.

The Jamaraquá community is located on the banks of the Tapajós River, in the heart of the Brazilian Amazon rainforest.

The Jamaraquá community is located on the banks of the Tapajós River, in the heart of the Brazilian Amazon rainforest.

The Kayapo embody a harmonious coexistence between humanity and nature.

The Kayapo embody a harmonious coexistence between humanity and nature.

Jarina is a palm (Phytelephas Macrocarpa) endemic to South America, whose seed is known as "vegetable ivory".

Jarina is a palm (Phytelephas Macrocarpa) endemic to South America, whose seed is known as "vegetable ivory".

Pau-brasil, also known as Pernambuco, has a history dating back to the colonization of Brazil.

Pau-brasil, also known as Pernambuco, has a history dating back to the colonization of Brazil.

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