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This document discusses knowledge embodiment through dance among the Colombian Sikuani people. It presents the testimony of Sikuani shaman Clemente Gaitán, who describes how participating in the sacred "Way of the Gods" dance (Tsamanimonae Petajunamuto) as a child was a formative experience that helped sediment knowledge in his body. The dance integrates oral traditions with a sensory experience that connects the body to knowledge. It is not just a repetition of stories but a creative act where the dancer e
- Author
- A. Carrillo
- Language
- EN