MATIS HUNTING TRIALS BRAZIL

For a man to prove himself worthy to hunt in the Matis Trial in Brazil’s Amazon jungle, he must undergo 4 trials.

Once the boys prove themselves able to withstand these trials, they are treated to performing them before every future hunt they partake in.

1. The first stage involves dumping bitter poison directly into their eyes allegedly in order to improve their vision and enhance the senses.

2.The next series of trials includes beating and whippings, to show their strength. 

3. The trial concludes with inoculation of the small poisonous frog. After burning an area of the skin, the frog toxin is injected with the use of a wooden needle.

Two marks are then burned onto the skin of the participant, the blister popped and the toxin (mixed with human saliva to activate it) applied. Although not hallucinogenic, the psychological response is very intense and the physical response absolutely dramatic, it’s a total stomach purge.

4.Finally to demonstrate the strength of men are ready to go hunting.

The poison is said to increase strength and endurance, however, these enhancements must come after the unbearable lightheadedness, vehement vomiting, and violent relieving of the bowels.Once the boys prove themselves able to withstand these trials, they are treated to performing them before every future hunt they partake in.