Snakes and Culture in the Amazon

Native cultures view snakes as spiritually significant elements of nature. More

The abundance of reptiles, especially snakes, in the Amazonian jungle is hardly surprising. Native cultures, far from fearing snakes, view them as spiritually significant elements of nature. From the gigantic anaconda to tiny tree vipers, snakes are part of life—and religion--in Brazil’s Amazon.

AIR DATE 10/27/21