3X18 Teso Dos Bichos
When an archaeological expedition from the Boston Museum of Natural History excavating a site in Ecuador uncovers an Amaru Urn, containing the remains of a female shaman, which the Secona Indians believe is sacred to their tribe. The head of the expedition Dr Roosevelt orders the urn be shipped back to the US despite warnings from the Indian liaison for the expedition Dr Bilac that the urn should be left undisturbed. That removing the shaman's remains would be against the wishes of the local tribe people.
Dr Roosevelt dismisses his warning and is later attacked and killed by a wild cat.
No sooner has the urn arrived in Boston then one of the archaeologist is found dead in the museum. Mulder and Scully are called in to investigate, the museum's curator Dr Lewton believes that the murder is politically motivated as the Ecuadorian's have lodged a complaint with the State Department. Mulder tells Scully that the Ecuadorians believe anyone who disturbs a Amaru urn will be cursed.
Mulder and Scully's investigation centres on Dr Bilac, who since his return from the expedition has become a recluse. He claims that the killings are down to a jaguar spirit sent by the Secona Indians. But Scully suspects his involvement given that he is heading up the campaign to return the shaman's remains to Ecuador.
As more members of the museum befall the same fate as their colleagues, Mulder and Scully try to determine if it is all the work of an ancient curse or political terrorism.
Noteworthy Quote
Mulder: "The true curse that struck the museum, was the failure to understand that there are powers that should not be disturbed, that some things are better
left buried...."
Credits
| Writer: |
John Shiban |
| Director: |
Kim Manners |
Cast:
| David Duchovny |
Special Agent Fox Mulder |
| Gillian Anderson |
Special Agent Dana Scully |
Guest Cast:
| Gordon Tootoosis |
Shaman |
| Vic Trevino |
Bilac |
| Alan Robertson |
Roosevelt |
| Ron Sauve |
Mr Decker |
| Tom Mcbeath |
Dr Lewton |
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| Janne Mortil |
Mona Wustner |
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| Garrison Chrisjohn |
Dr Winters |
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