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This chapter describes the trek into Wao territory in the Ecuadorian rainforest, the peaceful encounter in October 1958 between evangelical missionaries Rachel Saint and Elisabeth Elliot and Dayomæ’s kin, and the missionaries’ early days living in the small Wao clearing that came to be named Tewæno. Saint and Elliot encountered a group of fifty-six Waorani, including the men who had killed their loved ones. Dayomæ continued her leadership role both as a cultural broker, giving the Wao men short haircuts and encouraging the use of clothing, and an indigenous Bible woman, telling her kin through stories that God wanted them to stop their violent spearing vendettas. Saint and Elliot tried to adapt to Wao culture while continuing to learn the language. American evangelicals were thrilled at an apparent answer to prayer. Media outlets publicized the story, and each of the missionary women signed her own book contract. |
