Wãnkõ-Fiandeira

The song "Wãnkõ-Fiandeira" by Boi Caprichoso delves into the mystical and eerie transformation of a Palikur village, invoking the imagery of spiders and their webs to symbolize a profound curse. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a haunted and profaned village, where the secrets of the wandering moons are revealed. The mention of the Palikur, Paikwenê, and Parikoré tribes sets the stage for a tale deeply rooted in indigenous culture and mythology. The winds that bend the branches and the vibrating webs of the predatory spiders create an atmosphere of suspense and foreboding.

The curse of Poráh, which falls upon the tribe marked by the eyes of the night, introduces a supernatural element. The hidden creatures that crawl from the cracks in the ground to awaken add to the sense of an impending transformation. The specific mention of various spider species like tarantulas, carangueijeiras, armadeiras, and black widows emphasizes the theme of predation and danger. The spiders, described as camouflaged and stealthy, descend from their webs, symbolizing the pervasive and inescapable nature of the curse.

The metamorphosis of the enigmatic maloca (indigenous dwelling) signifies a dramatic and mystical change. The imagery of caraná straws forming venomous stingers, and the support beams turning into legs and claws, evokes a sense of the village itself becoming a living, predatory entity. The cocoons that protect their offspring and the great maloca wandering through the Paricore forest suggest a continuous cycle of life and transformation. The song encapsulates the themes of mystery, danger, and the supernatural, all woven together through the metaphor of spiders and their webs.