Lord of the Tumuc-Humac
Description
In the heart of the Amazonian forest, the Tumuc Humac region is a restricted area where, supposedly, none has ever lived. However, according to local Indian legends, this region was home to Kailawa, a powerful warrior and shaman that once ruled over the various inhabitants and gave birth to his own people: the Wayanas. During one month a group of scientists has decided to research the reality behind this mysterious Amazonian legend.
Runtime
51 min
Series
Subjects
Geography
Genre
Date of Publication
2006
Database
Alexander Street
Direct Link
https://www.remote.uwosh.edu/login?url=http://www.aspresolver.com/aspresolver.asp?VAST;2178310
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