Mariri
is a special type of phlegm generated by shamans and sorcerers of the Peruvian Amazon Basin which is believed to contain the essence of their power in the form of , , darts, arrows, or splinters of bone that are believed to be contained in the phlegm. It is believed  that these may be fired from the mouth, and that being pierced by virotes causes various conditions. These may be removed by a shaman, who sucks them out of the victim's body.

Etymology 
 is the Quechua word that means knowledge. It is derived from the verb  (know), specifically referring to ritual knowledge. Similarly, the word for shaman is , or one who knows.

Mariri 
 is the traditional name for a nature spirit that is believed to live in the phlegm. It is believed that the spirit is fed with tobacco smoke. Shamans believe that they can regurgitate the spirit at will and pass it on to a disciple. The disciple either receives the  by swallowing the regurgitated substance from the hands of the shaman or by smoking it through a pipe. It is also believed that  can be given to someone from nature spirits, such as the  plant spirit.

Shamans suna amfani da  a matsayin kariya da kariya a cikin ayyukan sihiri, ana kuma la'akari da shi mai warkarwa mai ƙarfi.

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 Icaro
 Shamanism
 Boka likita

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