The Amazonian legend of Maní is related to the cult of Manioc, the native staple food that sprang from her grave

Maní, a Tupí myth of origins, is the name of an indigenous girl with very fair complexion. The Amazonian legend of Maní is related to the cult of Manioc, the native staple food that sprang from her grave. The legend The daughter of a Tupí chief became pregnant. Her father wanted to take re