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This chapter examines the seemingly paradoxical nature of kinship among the Kulina of southwestern Amazonia, where close kin, particularly siblings, are often seen as potential sources of sorcery. Pollock argues that this perception stems from the inherent ambiguities and tensions within kinship relations, particularly the simultaneous bonds of love and rivalry. He explores how sorcery accusations and practices become a means of negotiating these tensions and expressing unresolved conflicts within the family. The chapter highlights the cultural logic behind such accusations, demonstrating how they serve to manage anxieties surrounding intimacy, dependence, and the potential for betrayal within the kinship system.

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