Before the existence of the pharmaceutical industry, which in Brazil only occurred at the beginning of the 20th century, humans had always sought relief in the therapeutic qualities of certain plants considered to be medicinal.

Nowadays, the battle between the Tucuxi and Pink River dolphins is the first image that comes to mind when one thinks of the Sairé Festival, held annually in the Alter do Chão district of Santarém, Pará.

The fear of the unknown combined with the insecurity of life creates superstitious beliefs in humans.

Print carved in wood, creating popular illustrations. Widely used from the 19th century on the booklet covers of cordel literature (string literature).