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Ilha Revista de Antropologia December 22, 2013 Luciane Ferreira de Melo 1 citation
Ayahuasca is an ancient beverage used in spiritual rituals. The term, of Quechua origin, is analyzed etymologically by anthropologist Luna (1986) as combining 'aya' (person, soul, dead spirit) and 'wasca' (rope, vine, liana), translating to 'rope of the spirits', 'rope of the dead', or 'vine of souls'. The text discusses the cultural and linguistic roots of the name, highlighting its significance in indigenous traditions.