This is topic was brought up the in another post involving curses (which everyone should check out if you haven't already) but I felt this video in particular is worth sharing as a separate post.
Deep in the rainforest you can find the Yanomami. This Amazon Tribe are an extremely isolated people living on the Border between Brazil and Venezuela. They worship nature, and blow hallucinogenic Yopo powder into their noses to go to war with demons, and cast spells on rival tribes.
This is a series of videos by Mike Corey of the Fearless and Far YouTube channel which I watch for recreational entertainment and fascinating insight via firsthand interactions with indigenous peoples around the world. Corey is warm-hearted and open minded without judgement and speaks many different languages.
Several other videos where he explicitly explores shamans, spiritual priestsesses, and the ritualistic casting of spells or curses:
I Took Part in a Forbidden Ritual in Ivory Coast (2025): Mike travels to meet Comia spiritual priestesses who communicate with ancestors. The video features the priestesses being possessed by spirits and, through these rituals, casting spells that can be used for good or evil.
Breaking a Curse in Bolivia (Do Not Try) (2026): While focusing on curing a curse, this video explores the intense belief system around curses in Bolivia, following a journey to break a hex.
HAS MIKE COREY BEEN CURSED in MEXICO CITY?! (2018): In this video, Mike explores the world of Mexican witchcraft and shamanic practices to determine if he has been targeted by a curse.
I Found REAL Voodoo in AFRICA (unbelievable) (2025): This documentary explores West African voodoo, focusing on the spiritual framework and, as the title implies, the reality behind these intense, often misunderstood rituals.
Mike’s interactions as an outsider may be questionable to some but they are always without judgement or appropriation and are fascinating case studies just the same.