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

Follow Quexo, a Peruvian shaman, as he searches for cinnabar to complete a special ritual that will protect his village from winter storms.
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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.
Lesson by Gabriel Prieto, directed by Globizco Studios.
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[@acebalistic1358]

Imagine if the highland shamans said “oh we left those rocks at home”

[@hahanamegobrrr6667]

*_panic breathing_*

[@caipingcui7594]

I felt that since it was called precious then they wouldn't leave i behind because they are the only people who can gather it

[@dylanrunner2001]

Oh you mean THOSE rocks... yeah we're fresh out.

[@Bxll_Bxll]

@@dylanrunner2001 Yeah we had to use them for our own storm, plus one of the goats pushed like 10 of them into the sea

[@Doc_of_derp]

"sorry, its in my other lama"

[@arandomyoutubeviewer3694]

Why is no one talking about the animation ? It’s so cute.

[@fireoflife5219]

If this was 3D: Disney

[@ncspg3d809]

Ikr

[@wheresmayaa]

A random KZbin viewer ikr

[@TheHighSchoolHero18]

Rony Torres of Lima Peru made this. Cool dude

[@alephnull423]

For obvious reasons

[@atamija]

DID HE STOP THE STORMS OR NOT damn cliffhangers.

[@ArantzaJansen]

I was left wondering the same thing

[@headache9886]

damn, me too.

[@cavc94]

Obviously not.

[@zack7122]

yes

[@nabilshaleh6824]

Tho storm definitely stop with or without the ritual, but the ritual make social act more meaningful for the people.

[@swastikins]

I love the "day in the life " series.I think it is my favorite.

[@jetungnnifer]

Me too! It’s so great!

[@3bdooooo]

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[@3bdooooo]

@@jetungnnifer ج

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[@rancor4513]

I love everything, like, for real best intelectual chanel

[@rembertaguas2141]

3:17 Drink cactus juice. It's the quenchiest!

[@nicbr1100]

Okay i think youve had enough

[@jackanderson6966]

Gotta love Sokka 😂

[@karama5562]

I see they are atla fans. They’re probably hype about it coming to Netflix in US (if they are based here)

[@animefallenangel]

Nothing's quenchier!

[@Jobe-13]

😂

[@AJEETSINGH-nx9ll]

Other: It sounds really tough to like this. Shamans: Just another day.

[@dropkickdojo]

They got to sit around and get high off cactus juice while everyone else fished

[@thomasrj7390]

wow its almost like thats the point if the video

[@bloodorange1088]

Jacob Rogers and unlike Americans were are productive

[@cherryberry0932]

I would literally say that when I become a good witch

[@prabathhemachandra]

@@thomasrj7390 yes

[@sebastianelytron8450]

Why hasn't Peru adopted LED lights yet? Because they are proud of their Incan descent.

[@muhammadvitra2716]

nice incandescent joke

[@shosty575]

THIS

[@shauryashil9170]

GOOOOOOD ONE......

[@deepikachandra7857]

good one

[@helpmefortheloveofshrek6623]

👏 👏

[@stanislawwitkowicz918]

First Aztec midwife, now ancient peruvian shaman... I am loving this pre-colombian trend! It's so original to go with a coast fishing village shaman from The Kotosh Period! It's like, the least commonly known part of anyway little known peruvian history - long after Norte Chico, still before Cupisnique and Chavin de Huantar. It's not like the Inca aren't cool. They're *Incredible*. But still, lasted less than 10% of Andean Civilization history. Animation is beautiful and amazingly hearth-warming for a topic like this! Please do more!

[@Dogwolf12]

Did you mean the Inca were Inca-redible? Sorry, I'll see myself out.

[@apurva9864]

@@Dogwolf12 lol it wasn't THAt bad

[@sam-js1uh]

Awwwwwww u wonderful people

[@Duvmasta]

Hearth-warming?

[@melis6294]

I'm Peruvian, from the south, this was the north.

[@geraldjinx]

"Choose only one master - nature." - Rembrandt. Such a wonderful quote!

[@adoredpariah]

Hey I was just appreciating that quote too :D

[@geraldjinx]

@@adoredpariah Lol.

[@bigmoniesponge]

@@adoredpariah I’m appreciating his pfp and username.

[@ericchoi4420]

Quexo, Peruvian shaman, looking for cinnabar and avoiding winter storms

[@enchantedshears5357]

cool

[@germanshepherd6638]

He’s looking for mercury sulfide

[@talontalk4886]

Any time Ted-Ed uploads a "day in the life" video, you know it's going to be a fantastic time watching.

[@fotein.m.]

Oh yess...

[@yellowstarproductions6743]

@@fotein.m. I agree

[@yellowstarproductions6743]

Agreed

[@phanueloppong4294]

Imagine KZbin without Ted-Ed I wouldn’t be able to survive

[@deepikachandra7857]

I would be dead

[@imani472]

Yaaaassss

[@irenecunto]

Same

[@wheresmayaa]

Phanuel Oppong this is the only yt im allowed to watch during school

[@karthiknaik1879]

Shaman religion: exists peacefully Christian missionaries: *ding dong your religion is wrong*

[@azile6582]

karthik naik lol i know they like christianity but dang

[@MalekitGJ]

Child sacrifice Warlike rituals Constant need for war of annexation Yuuuuup, "peaceful" religion

[@kereminbolgesi7858]

@@MalekitGJ As if Christianity didn't cause any war lol remember crusades?

[@qindu6021]

It’s not really the Christian religion that caused wars and deaths and other stuff, but more the extra people at that time

[@iateyursandwiches]

@@kereminbolgesi7858 yes, but the point is, their religion was not doing any better than christianity in terms of peace so OPs comment is silly in that regard.

[@TaranBhandari]

I appreciate the shamans. They would risk their lives for what they though was for the better of the village

[@hivestalker]

Yes and the occasional child sacrifice

[@preetikushwa7032]

@@hivestalker Don't confuse Incas with Aztecs man.

[@hexagonalhd5797]

preeti kushwa they sacrificed too but not like aztecs

[@preetikushwa7032]

@@hexagonalhd5797 Ok!, tribal Hindus also sacrificed humans ( British officers during colonial rule ) for Goddess Kali ,

[@patricklonge8912]

@@preetikushwa7032 They sacrificed anyone (including children), not just British officers. It is still happening today. www.scmp.com/week-asia/society/article/2141250/indias-killer-godmen-and-their-sacrificial-children

[@yasmineramadan2205]

They remind me of the life system of ancient Egyptians in their attachment to the sea like the others attachment to the Nile , and honouring it and also in how men and women co-operated in tasks to survive, stabilize and make a great civilization❤️

[@harveybeaver9731]

Most of the major cities in the world are build near rivers.

[@OnesFan1]

@@harveybeaver9731 living beings needs water to survive.:D

[@catherineparr5817]

The animation looks like it would be a super good Netflix movie-

[@kaycelee6066]

don’t give them any ideas

[@catherineparr5817]

Kayce Lee Uh-oh

[@farahstar5644]

Catherine what

[@farahstar5644]

Parrr

[@farahstar5644]

What are you doing here

[@britneyborja8566]

Thank you Ted Ed for doing this. I'm half peruvian, half mexican and it feels so nice to have some representation of my ancestors culture😊

[@ngxiangqing6138]

Can more people like this?

[@lisette1976]

Im half Peruvian half salvadoran(:

[@horalhydrides6282]

No way me too. But I was born in America

[@jeremyslather]

I just love how the translation of "chancapiedra" became stonebreaker.

[@victoreaurel4795]

Recién me di cuenta de eso, jaja, es genial

[@leonardovergara5620]

Stonemortar.

[@williamhenry4380]

Our past is even more mystery than mathematic but I love both of them

[@swargpatel7634]

Bardson Henry it’s really not that mysterious. Their just people

[@1.4142]

mathematicc

[@Galaxies3000]

A tribe that catches sharks like, every other day... Wow... that is some hardcore living...

[@theinkysquid3566]

Sharks really like any other big fish actually.

[@PlushieBastet]

We still eat toyo (shark) to this day.

[@Galaxies3000]

@@PlushieBastet that's the point. They started eating sharks way before boats were made of metal. That's what makes them so hardcore. Also, don't eat sharks.... They're endangered...

[@druggedrussianbunny2365]

People start fighting a shark Old person:ah another day

[@ulquiorraneliel2]

The chimus not only hunt sharks, but they also managed to hunt giant stingrays, giant squid, and other marine animals.

[@abthedragon4921]

3 weeks ago we got "A day in the life of an Aztec midwife and now we got a Peruvian shaman. Hope we get some more indigenous American stuff from Ted Ed

[@anandisarkar8549]

Well, does America really have that much history? I'm an American myself, and a history buff... So not much from this period.

[@andresv.8880]

@@anandisarkar8549 umm, you realize he probably means more american stuff as in all three continents.

[@Bl4ckDrg0n]

Anandi Sarkar its true. Not much history. What we have in American continent is mainly archaeology. The difference between both is only that it was not written by their people. Still is quite rich and interesting.

[@anandisarkar8549]

Sure, it may be true but I still disagree. I agree that Native Americans have a history in this period, but I was referring to the notion of European Descent Americans having a history. I apologize @AndresV for not understanding what you mean. Also 2 continents, not three.

[@mariadaniella07]

These "Day in the Life" vids are my favorite tbh.

[@vedikabehere2446]

I love how Ted ed always begins with a positive quote

[@dianach7506]

My last name is Chaman, which means Shaman. And I’m also Peruvian. Thank you for this beautiful short video 💜

[@galvaton10000]

I studied the Inca and ancient Andeans for a couple months while in college; they really are a fascinating people. I recommend reading Brian S. Bauer's work on Andean archaeology and ethnography

[@PaszerDye]

The animation style feels so very contemporary Disney-inspired. I love it!

[@5678aaa]

My history teacher knows Gabriel Prieto, I think they're friends, and during 2020 we had a conference with him and watched this video! It just impacted me how TED-Ed talks about our peruvian heritage :)

[@shreyaspamaraju4844]

Can we just appreciate the bold and almost realistic colors it is soothing :)

[@rigira]

Back then: hunt food, be aware of predators, be aware of weather, can die at any moment Today: wTf I cAn’T hAVe sAme dAy dElivEry??

[@talamuffy3094]

Fr lol

[@talamuffy3094]

Jivansh Malik that’s tru it’s kinda scary how quickly we advanced. Any theories as to why we advanced so far in such a short time period?

[@nicolaslandgraf7317]

@@talamuffy3094 Not so much of a theory but it has to do with how knowledge is spread, taking a look at history everytime that there is an advancements like written word, printing, the internet the progress has an exponential increase. Globalization impacts this a lot too. For example, here we are discussing the same educational video, me, being from Argentine, I don't know where you live but people from all over has access to a lot of knowledge nowadays

[@alexaroca462]

Im pretty sure the chasquis wouldn’t have a problem with same day delivery

[@dr.apollo4226]

Tala Muffy exponential growth

[@aria5614]

1. Love this series. 2. Its really cool to see him responding to an event we see today. Specifically El Nińo. I wonder what caused him to think this ritual would work? Was he trying to appease a specific God or Goddess? How did he respond if it didn't work? (Or if it did?) So many questions.

[@_de_reve]

THANK YOU for uploading this series Ted-Ed! also for sharing the not-well-known diverse culture of the south american civilizations. it's really a happy surprise to learn more about ones' ancestors!

[@carylestrera4392]

I love the "a day in the life series!" It feels like you're traveling in time! Thanks, Ted Ed!

[@QuestionEverythingButWHY]

"Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing there is a field. I'll meet you there. When the soul lies down in that grass the world is too full to talk about." --Rumi

[@classicambo9781]

Maybe try a different translation of this poem next time 🙂

[@quadeevans6484]

I love this quote

[@noahelmore1272]

This is the hyper-specific content I'm here for

[@hasibryan]

Your videos keep me happy during this isolation time

[@xjoy1163]

WOOAH SO EARLY! I love this series. Though I really want to know ancient people's dental hygiene. Like when was the toothbrush even made??

[@ironrick95mcoc46]

In india people used to and some people still clean their teeth with twigs of neem trees which release neem oil when chewed and rubbed against teeth.... it's an antioxidant and refreshes the mouth. They also used charcoal once a while to whiten teeth

[@tonykhang1984]

I think some prisoner made them

[@akashicrecords5033]

Well literally speaking, "The toothbrush as we know it today was not invented until 1938. "Early forms of the toothbrush have been in existence since 3000 BC. Ancient civilizations used a “chew stick,” which was a thin twig with a frayed end. These 'chew sticks' were rubbed against the teeth." - Google.

[@Willskull]

@@smrusselkabirroomey7396 Pretty cool, I just searched and it looks very useful, a proto-toothbrush indeed

[@solar0wind]

There's a channel on KZbin about medieval times and there is also a video about how they brushed their teeth. I figure it was similar in ancient times.

[@aprilchavarry]

Finally a Peruvian work of art! The animation is Beautiful! (I’m Peruvian!) I’m subscribing now 😁

[@andreslandazabal1729]

Easily one of the most beautiful Ted-Ed videos ever done! Kudos to the team

[@bell6394]

I love this!! Thank you so much for making them ❤️

[@sebastianolmsted2867]

The animation in this is incredible! It’s legitimately cinematic! Great job!

[@jomiar309]

Everything about this is incredible--I have never known anything of ancient Peruvians, and the animation was so well done! I'd love to see the sources for this mini-lesson!

[@thisisntgoingwell]

When i heard cinnabar i thought it was a type of cinnamon granola bar....

[@savannabanana6527]

delicious

[@dr.apollo4226]

I have an idea

[@preetikushwa7032]

I think it's hydrogen sulphide.

[@germanshepherd6638]

Mercury sulfide

[@M1DA5_]

I love this series. So beautifully animated and so interesting to learn about.

[@shubhronildutta1563]

Absolutely fascinating animation! Great job, TedEd.👍

[@nexo7181]

Everytime I watch Ted ed I always get this mentality that "you don't know until you know" and it's amazing

[@emilyvera8538]

My heart is always happy when you animate topics about my culture, thank you team of TedTalk!😊

[@stitchchin1072]

I love the day in a life videos! Please keep making them!

[@patrickgabriel9433]

Thank you for your content! I always learn something new. Stay safe and healthy! ❤🥰😄

[@ZanTGG]

Awesome animation as always TED! Could u make more ‘A Day in The life of’? Thank you in advance!

[@xck]

Everybody gangsta till you run out of sacred cactus drink

[@ulquiorraneliel2]

The juice of this cactus is a powerful hallucinogen, the shamans drank it so that through visions the future would be revealed.

[@NorwaysGreatestSon]

Love your content i always learn so much from you and other channel thanks for teaching us Ted-ed your such a smart person

[@minimanomanimo9921]

So proud of this video, the peruvian culture is so amazing

[@Blade_Of_Heaven]

4:23: Piece of- I didn't know this wasn't family friendly.

[@Blade_Of_Heaven]

@Maria S. Haha.

[@deepikachandra7857]

When TED-Ed and Memenade post at the same, I choose TED-Ed

[@trangang1843]

TRAITOR

[@Ja-jq7pc]

*"THE MEME GODS DIAGNOSE YOU WITH DED"*

[@deepikachandra7857]

Trang Đặng I watched it and stopped after 2 mins, when I got the TED-Ed notification

[@deepikachandra7857]

sɹǝqᴉɹɔsqns 009 sʇuɐʍ ʇɐɥʇ uᴉɟɟnɯ ɐ I’m dead now 🥳🥺😅

[@HippyFrogster]

Lmao

[@samarkumarghosh1708]

You are our best teacher, best story teller and inspiration!!! 😊 TED ED LOVE YOU

[@dj.8877]

This animation snapped tho honestly, thank you globizcostudios

[@8zzzzzd79]

Dear TED-ED do you have intention to make a video about live in ancient Hindu-Buddha empire in southeast Asia like in Cambodia or Indonesia? Because those kind of empire is very prosperous with rich culture

[@alannahhurley386]

0:38 Just casually petting a shark

[@ardillaspordoquier9]

the myths series is definitely my fave, but this !! ted ed thanks for these masterpieces

[@valefiori8972]

I'm in love with this! Keep them coming please

[@briannalamb2192]

I love the animation! I hope there's more 'A Day in the Life' videos coming!

[@thewatcher4905]

Imagine someone time travels and takes his Cactus Drink.

[@bravosixgoingdark3781]

The animations always fit the videos. Good job Ted-Ed!!

[@elizabeths3910]

This is one of my favorite TED-Ed series! I clicked so fast.

[@roofieval3216]

the animation looks so fluid

[@emmazig]

I would love to see one of these with the Pharisees/ high priests of Jerusalem! Maybe on one of the holy days where people travelled from all over the Jewish world to pray at the temple?

[@m.naufalhisyam8036]

Please do more videos like this, I loved it so much!

[@rininta2609]

The cutest animation so far! Love it.

[@pristinarosalyn15]

This video didn't just give me a glimpse of a shaman's day. It got me all worried, and for a while, I was feeling similar emotions he'd have had.

[@cheatcharoninc172]

The storm: **is coming** Shaman: **does ritual** Storm: *understandable have a great day!*

[@stinkabutt21]

aaaaah I love the animationnn. your videos are always so informative and entertaining. keep up the good work 💞✨

[@violavuli6441]

This channel has made me fall in love with learning and I appreciate it and the beautiful animations and history so much :) I listen all day while I do chores and go about my day and it helps me stay productive and motivated :) thanks

[@annazully2680]

oh hey i just realized my professor’s name is in the title, so cool! dr.prieto is an amazing lecturer! ✨

[@SciFactsYT118]

Random fact: Fredric Baur invented the Pringles can. When he passed away in 2008, his ashes were buried in one.

[@rayted10]

SciFacts won’t stop me from eating them

[@mementovivere9852]

I wanna eat his ashes

[@xck]

This is the Day in the Life I never knew I needed

[@abbashaidari8313]

The animation you guys put out is one of the best on KZbin

[@user-qy7dz1op5q]

Another nice historical cartoon✨🦆♥️♥️♥️ Who's excited with me

[@sarahjosua]

I NEED to know if he did stop the storm or not! PS: love the animation :)

[@ulquiorraneliel2]

Hello, the Quexo ritual is not to stop the storm, it is so that when it falls, it does not destroy its village on its way, since the storm was a divine gift, to which they pay tribute. And cinnabar was not to be eaten or painted, it was to purify the land where he would perform his ritual.

[@wongjien5441]

Love this!!!

[@leila4509]

This is so cool! Really transports me back in time

[@ashmitaacharyya4446]

I don't know why but this video kinda reminds me of Moana....

[@hannahcb7739]

Quexo is a bigender icon

[@kindateia]

What a beautiful story. Can't help but wonder what comes next for them!

[@hitch9930]

I absolutely love this animation style!! Please do more videos in this style!!!!!

[@Saxonguitar]

Pause at 4:01, there's a face in the sand to the right of the Shaman's face.

[@tiaaday6613]

Where is it i dont see it

[@emilysmith3681]

@@tiaaday6613 neither do I unless Mark Saxby was talking about the three rocks that kinda look like a shocked face above his head

[@hafsahashraf752]

I'm so sorry, but when you said 'sacred cactus drink' the first thing that popped into my mind was cactus juice from Avatar the Last Airbender

[@jeffmccutcheon4279]

This videos are exactly what I need to watch in the morning when I’m eating breakfast! Get’s me in a GOOD mood! 👍🏻❤️🥰😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘

[@cramerfloro5936]

I'm yet again ready for a time travel day!!!

[@namansingla2975]

I am this early that those 'last time I was this early...' comments aren't even here!

[@JSSguy]

We shamans rise up

[@drewfisher1619]

The amount of research and work that went into Ted-Ed videos must be enormous.

[@napolien1310]

Thank you Ted-ed about this series in the life of, specifically if it about ancient people healers hunters warriors stuff like these to show us how did they live their daily life and so on.

[@sussybaka119]

What do you mean he didn't get turned into a llama

[@talimbeingaverythriftyghor5967]

Me : **see the thumbnail's title** Talim : *[confused wind priestess noises]*

[@samanthagarcia1398]

finally. thanl you for more peruvian history and culture❣

[@nerdfightercommenter6969]

Wow I wish these were around when I was little. These videos are amazing!

[@williamtheconqueror7807]

When I saw this, I thought they would have a cameo about conquistadors like they did with the Romans in the Celtic druid episode.

[@sakuraspring528]

MY FAVORITE VIDEO SERIES ON THE INTERNET HAS COME BACK ❤️❤️💙❤️💙❤️💙💙❤️

[@brindaagarwal2353]

Very inspiring stories Thanks for wonderful series 😊🤩

[@marisamendes6894]

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