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Chapter 6, "My Brother the Parrot," explores the symbolic significance of parrots in Cashinahua mythology and social life. Crocker analyzes how these birds, particularly the mealy parrot (Amazona farinosa), are perceived as mediators between the human and spirit worlds, embodying both positive and negative qualities. He examines the complex relationship between humans and parrots, including their roles in shamanic practices, myths about the origin of fire, and the metaphorical association of parrots with speech and communication. The chapter highlights the importance of animal metaphors in understanding Cashinahua cosmology and social organization.

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