The Sexy Dolphin and Other Amazonian Myths for Our Urban Jungle
Cambridge Junction, Clifton Way, Cambridge, CB1 7GX
The Sexy Dolphin and Other Amazonian Myths for Our Urban Jungle
Clifton Way, Cambridge, CB1 7GX
Description
A young woman meets a handsome man by the river; a hunter encounters a beautiful woman in the forest. Both go along with the mysterious stranger, but later fall ill, lose their minds – even die. It soon becomes clear: the stranger was not human at all, but a dolphin in disguise.
Plunge into the deeper meanings of Amazonian dolphin folklore with Dr Eliran Arazi, an anthropologist specialising in the Colombian Amazon, shamanism and human–animal relations, and the complex history of Indigenous–European encounters in the region. Through field anecdotes and personal stories, discover how dolphin myths speak to capitalist lifestyles and the attention economy we inhabit today – and what Indigenous coca culture can teach us about resisting the dolphin’s dangerous allure in the Amazonian jungle and the city alike.
Dr Eliran Arazi is an anthropologist at the University of Cambridge, studying myths and shamanism, human–animal relations, and economic engagement in the Colombian Amazon. He has written on historical, religious, and cultural phenomena from around the world in various journals and podcasts, and has appeared on international news broadcasts commenting on current events in the Amazon.
How To Get Your Tickets
1. Book your desired number of tickets and await an email from us confirming your order. This is NOT a ticket.
2. Collect your ticket(s) from the venue’s box office on the performance date, allowing plenty of time to do so. Ensure that you take personal ID with you or you may be turned away.
Pricing Information
• No further payment applies beyond the TFG booking fee
Additional Information
• For further event information please visit here
Accessibility Information
• Please note: We recommend, where you have specific access requirements, bookings are made directly through the event organiser, however, we are here to assist where possible. Please get in touch with us prior to booking if you have access requirements. For accessibility information please visit here
Key Terms of Sale
• Tickets are non-refundable / non-exchangeable
• Tickets cannot be resold or transferred
• The account holder must be in attendance at the event
These are the key terms. Full terms apply and are available here
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Dates & times
Thursday, 7 May 2026 7:30pm to 8:30pm
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A young woman meets a handsome man by the river; a hunter encounters a beautiful woman in the forest. Both go along with the mysterious stranger, but later fall ill, lose their minds – even die. It soon becomes clear: the stranger was not human at all, but a dolphin in disguise.
Plunge into the deeper meanings of Amazonian dolphin folklore with Dr Eliran Arazi, an anthropologist specialising in the Colombian Amazon, shamanism and human–animal relations, and the complex history of Indigenous–European encounters in the region. Through field anecdotes and personal stories, discover how dolphin myths speak to capitalist lifestyles and the attention economy we inhabit today – and what Indigenous coca culture can teach us about resisting the dolphin’s dangerous allure in the Amazonian jungle and the city alike.
Dr Eliran Arazi is an anthropologist at the University of Cambridge, studying myths and shamanism, human–animal relations, and economic engagement in the Colombian Amazon. He has written on historical, religious, and cultural phenomena from around the world in various journals and podcasts, and has appeared on international news broadcasts commenting on current events in the Amazon.
How To Get Your Tickets
1. Book your desired number of tickets and await an email from us confirming your order. This is NOT a ticket.
2. Collect your ticket(s) from the venue’s box office on the performance date, allowing plenty of time to do so. Ensure that you take personal ID with you or you may be turned away.
Pricing Information
• No further payment applies beyond the TFG booking fee
Additional Information
• For further event information please visit here
Accessibility Information
• Please note: We recommend, where you have specific access requirements, bookings are made directly through the event organiser, however, we are here to assist where possible. Please get in touch with us prior to booking if you have access requirements. For accessibility information please visit here
Key Terms of Sale
• Tickets are non-refundable / non-exchangeable
• Tickets cannot be resold or transferred
• The account holder must be in attendance at the event
These are the key terms. Full terms apply and are available here