(This episode is narrated in the Guarani Mbya language. You can activate Portuguese subtitles in the video settings menu.) Who is Nhamandu? “There was only darkness. Many times, from the midst of the darkness, our Mother made our true Father blossom.” - Carlos Papá In the third episode of the Sol cycle, Carlos Papá tells the Guarani narrative about the emergence of the Sun and life on Earth – from the primordial darkness and the beginning of creation to the first human being, a woman, and the story of her son, “the future Sun”. The SOL cycle consists of 17 narratives published every Wednesday on our YouTube channel, in the Hatxã Kuï, Tukano, Nheengatu, Maxakali, Guarani or Portuguese languages. Presenting different views on the Sun, the cycle interweaves indigenous memories and knowledge with perspectives from astronomy, philosophy, astrology, literature and other areas of knowledge. On Thursdays, we also publish a notebook related to each episode on our website: www.selvagemciclo.com.br/cadernos Follow our networks and our channel to find out about the cycle's releases! CARLOS PAPÁ MIRIM POTY is a filmmaker and spiritual leader of his community. He has been working with audiovisual, documentaries, films and cultural workshops for young people for over 20 years. He was a representative of the Yvy Rupa Guarani Commission from 2019/2022. He is the founder of the Maracá Institute and a member of the Aty Mirim Council of the Museum of Indigenous Cultures of SP. He works as a collaborator of Selvagem - Cycle of studies on life and coordinator of the Viva Guarani School and the Mbya Arandu Porã Cultural Point. He is a resident of the Rio Silveira Indigenous Land, located on the border between the municipalities of Bertioga and São Sebastião. ________________________ All Selvagem activities and materials are shared free of charge. For those who wish to give back, we invite you to financially support Escolas Vivas through our website: selvagemciclo.com.br/colabore ________________________ CREDITS Director: Anna Dantes Production: Madeleine Deschamps Production assistants: Daniel Grimoni and Alice Faria Rocca Films: Director of photography: Rafael Rolim Cameras: Lucca Pougy and Jota Prado Still photography: Clara Almeida Direct sound: Toninho Muricy Editing and finalization: Gabriel Ingber Translation from Guarani Mbya language: Carlos Papá and Cristine Takuá Theme music: Cerimônia 14, by Gilberto Monte Opening animation: Luciano Gomes Sun design: Fabiano Kuaray Papá “Nhamandu Tenonde” song: Milena Djaxuká, Djeguaká, Fabiano Kuaray Papá and Leonardo Karai Thanks: Carol Comandulli, Cristine Takuá, Denise Milfont, Digo Fiães, Escolas Vivas, Lívia King, Paula Berbert, Mbya Arandu Porã Cultural Center Produced by: Selvagem Escolas Vivas