Sacred Tobacco Taino Meaning
One of the first things reported by the Spanish conquistadores when they made contact with the Taino Indians of the Caribbean in 1492 was the…
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Tainos Water Rituals
In an era when Europeans believed that excessive bathing was bad for one’s health our ancient ancestors maintained a strict regimen of water purification which…
Mayan Calendar
Mayan calendar Tzolkin (Depicted Above) The Mayan calendar has various characteristics that are very similar to the Gregorian calendar that we follow in contemporary Western…
What is a Behike (Taino)?
The behike is a ceremonial leader, a teacher and a moral and ethical model for the community. She or he should be an example of…