Virtual Archaeology: The El Brujo Project


The El Brujo Project
An IBM/PUCP/Wiese collaboration in virtual archaeology

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GLOSSARY

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Huaca
Ancient ceremonial pyramid or temple.

Mesas
Also known as "mesadas", these are ceremonial rituals conducted by shamans. During these ceremonies it is common to ingest the hallucinogen "San Pedro" which is extracted from the cactus plant of the same name.

Shaman
Medicine man or healer who uses magic to control or describe future events, and cure sick people.

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