The fertility rite of the South American Jivaro tribe is not unique. It was to be found in similar form throughout the ancient world. Aeschylus, writing in 475 BC, says "Rain streaming from the heavenly husband descends upon the earth like a kiss and, behold, the earth brings forth corn for the mortals and the herds to graze."
The liturgy must stimulate generation and facilitate the celestial "orgasm" that is essential for universal fecundity.
