The year is 1400 BCE. At the temple of the fisherman, the morning is unusually still and this is just the latest in a series of troubling signs for Quexo, the village shaman. The villagers live off the sea, but this year the winds have died and the fish have dwindled. He's seen this before— his only hope to fix it is a special ritual. Gabriel Prieto outlines a day in the life of a Peruvian shaman. [Directed by Globizco Studios, narrated by Addison Anderson, music by Manuel Borda].

Gabriel Prieto: A day in the life of a Peruvian shaman

A day in the life of a Peruvian shaman

In 1400 BCE, a Peruvian shaman battles environmental changes with rituals, exemplifying ancient wisdom's relevance today.

Quexo's desperate search for cinnabar to prevent catastrophic storms showcases humanity's timeless struggle against nature.

The blending of trade, ritual, and environmental stewardship in ancient Peru reflects a sophisticated understanding of ecology.