The Ama̧hiri-teri people hunt the souls of the Ya̧nomamö living above, using spiritual forces to capture children.Chagnon, Ya̧nomamö, p. 100 The children are taken into Hei tä bebi and their souls are devoured as food. In order to lessen this danger, Ya̧nomamö shamans are constantly vigilant, and regular rites are performed to fend the Ama̧hiri-teri off.
