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Amazon rainforest with a clever monkey holding fruit and a parrot observing nearby, symbolizing wit, foresight, and social insight from Amazonian proverbs.

The Monkey and the Parrot: 100 Amazonian Proverbs on Wit, Cleverness, and Social Insight

In Amazonian indigenous culture, animals are not just creatures of the forest, they are teachers, mirrors, and guides for human behavior. Among them, the monkey and the parrot hold a special place. The monkey embodies wit, resourcefulness, and playful intelligence, while the parrot represents observation, foresight, and the power of communication. Through fables, oral traditions, and proverbs, these creatures illustrate
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