Paq’os are not shaman. They are spiritual intermediaries recognized by two titles: Pampamisayoq (Pampa•me•sigh•yoke), meaning one who focuses on earth-based matters, and Altomisayoq (Alto•me•sign•yoke), one who attends to both the terrestrial and celestial realms.
don Umberto Sonq’o Quespe, a Peruvian Pampa Mesayoq and Kuraq Akulleq – master chewer of the coca – likes to call me “Mama Paq’o.” I am honored.
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