culture   Amazon region

15 commonsense assertions
Concepts (15) botanical knowledge (1) rainforest (1) acai (1) forest (1) shuar tribe (1) alligator meat (1) brazil nut (1) cassava (1) ecosystem (1) fishing (1) freshwater lake (1) hoatzin (1) house (1) jaguar (1) mountain shelters (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 botanical knowledge Amazon region Botanical knowledge in the Amazon region is integral to traditional medicine, spiritual practices, and the survival of indigenous communities. 5
2 rainforest Amazon region The Amazon rainforest is a biodiverse source of food, medicine, and shelter and has a unique cuisine that includes insects as protein. 3
3 acai Amazon region Acai is a staple food in the Amazon region and widely used in traditional dishes and drinks. 2
4 forest Amazon region Forests in the Amazon region are crucial for livelihood, traditional medicine, and cultural practices. 2
5 shuar tribe Amazon region The shuar tribe, located in the Amazon region, is known for their head-shrinking tradition and extensive understanding of the rainforest. 2
6 alligator meat Amazon region Alligator meat is consumed by some indigenous communities in the Amazon region as part of their traditional diet. 1
7 brazil nut Amazon region The Brazil nut is highly valued and widely consumed in the Amazon region for local cuisine and export. 1
8 cassava Amazon region Cassava is a staple food in the Amazon region, processed into flour and used in traditional dishes. 1
9 ecosystem Amazon region In the Amazon region, there is a recognition of the interconnectedness of all living beings in the ecosystem and traditional knowledge of sustainable interaction with the environment. 1
10 fishing Amazon region Fishing in the Amazon region typically involves using harpoons and nets from canoes. 1
11 freshwater lake Amazon region Freshwater lakes in the Amazon region are essential for drinking, agriculture, and transportation. 1
12 hoatzin Amazon region The hoatzin is a well-known and iconic bird species with unique characteristics, found in the Amazon region. 1
13 house Amazon region Houses in the Amazon region are often built on stilts to prevent flooding. 1
14 jaguar Amazon region In the Amazon region, the jaguar is deeply embedded in local mythology and folklore as a revered and feared predator. 1
15 mountain shelters Amazon region Mountain shelters are not commonly used in the Amazon region due to the lack of high-altitude and extreme cold conditions. 1