Warrior's Wisdom

Joseph was the son of the chief of the Yanomami tribe. The tribe was one of the few remaining in the Amazon, between the borders of Brazil and Venezuela. For the tribe there were no borders, all the territory of the Amazon was their home, they were nomads, and they changed places when the climatic conditions were adverse and the hunting of animals was scarce.

Joseph learned everything he knew, from his father the head of the tribe. His father always advised him to listen to the Chaman*, of the tribe and its warriors more experienced in the important decisions of the tribe.

Joseph knew from his father that there were rival tribes, that they wanted to attack them to steal their wives, and their crops. His father was sick and old, and in a sacred ceremony he passed on to his son the head of the tribe.

Joseph being the new chief assembled his advisors, and alerted the tribe to be prepared for a possible attack by the enemy tribe. Their preparations in time prevented them from being attacked by surprise. Joseph won the battle and proved to be a great leader and warrior.