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| Author | : Gary Urton |
| Publisher | : University of Texas Press |
| Total Pages | : 86 |
| Release | : 1999 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 9780292785328 |
Inca Myths begins with an introduction to the land and people of the Andes and reviews the sources of our current knowledge of Inca mythology. Gary Urton then recounts various creation myths, including a selection from various ethnic groups and regions around the empire. Finally, he draws upon his extensive knowledge of the history and ethnography of the Incas to illuminate the nature and relationships of myth and history. The contents include: Introduction Creation myths Origin myths of the founding of the Inca empire Myths of the works and deeds of the Inca kings Selection of myths from around the empire Animal myths Myths from the Spanish Conquest Conclusions
| Author | : Matt Clayton |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 98 |
| Release | : 2020-01-19 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 9781952191220 |
The myths of the Inca gods in the first section of the book explain how the world was created and also detail the adventures of various deities as they vie for supremacy or act as tricksters in the worlds of mortals and huacas alike.
| Author | : Paul Richard Steele |
| Publisher | : ABC-CLIO |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2004-12-08 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 1576073548 |
An introduction to the Incas and their myths aimed at students and general readers that brings together a wealth of information. A timeline places all key mythological tales and historical developments in chronological order.
| Author | : Charles Stanish |
| Publisher | : Cotsen Institute of Archaeology Press |
| Total Pages | : 227 |
| Release | : 2011-12-31 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1938770277 |
Lake Titicaca and the vast region surrounding this deep body of water contain mysteries that we are just beginning to unravel. The area surrounding the world's highest navigable lake was home to some of the greatest civilizations in the ancient world. These civilizations were created by the ancestors of the Aymara and Quechua peoples who continue to live and work in Peru and Bolivia along the shores of this ancient body of water. This lavishly illustrated book provides a state-of-the-art description and explanation of the great cultures that inhabited this land from the first migrants ten millennia ago to the people who thrive here today. We will also discover the world of myth and legend that has grown up around this mysterious place, including the lost continent of Mu, the land of Paititi, El Dorado and the many mystic ruins of Titicaca. We then explore the results of a century of scientific research that provide an even more fabulous tale than the legends and myths combined. This book is an indispensable guide for any visitor who has an interest in archaeology, history and culture. It is likewise an excellent introduction for the interested reader who yearns to know more about this fascinating place.
| Author | : Diana Ferguson |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 168 |
| Release | : 2000 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : |
"Fascinated by the history and cultures of three highly developed ancient societies--the Mayans, followed by the Aztecs in Mesoamerica and the Incas farther south--Ferguson examines their artifacts and those of the Spanish conquistadors, in relation to the traditions preserved today by their many descendants...Part anthropological study, part history and part folklore... distills a huge amount of information to present a clear, uncluttered and rich resource."--"Publishers Weekly." "Fun, inspiring, educational, and all in all, a great read."--"The New Times."
| Author | : Elizabeth Conrad VanBuskirk |
| Publisher | : Thrums Books |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2013 |
| Genre | : Inca mythology |
| ISBN | : 9780983886051 |
Andean village life is vibrantly depicted through folk tales, stories, and art in this compendium of South American culture with a special focus on the famous Andean practice of weaving and other textile arts. The stories and paintings exhibited within take a rare, in-depth look into South American native people, their customs, everyday lives, incidents of change, and profound appreciation and celebration of the natural world, bringing forth Incan rituals and beliefs about the living earth (Pacha Mama), the majestic mountains worshipped as Apus, the sky and its "black constellations," the meanings attached to sacred water, the events of nature and ever-changing climate, and the stages of life and growth. Stories include The Gift of Quinoa, The Bear Prince, and The First Haircutting, all interspersed with distinguished, imaginative, and expansive paintings that vividly illustrate scenes of little-known but time-honored traditions, like the annual Pilgrimage to the Ice Mountain, the ceremony of Qoyllu Riti, Star of the Snow, and other events that mark the life of Inca people in the past and today.
| Author | : Kelly Mass |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 88 |
| Release | : 2020-01-11 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9781659122978 |
Have you ever wondered about the Aztecs, the Incas, the Inuit, or the Polynesians and their beliefs? Did they have myths like the ancient Greek civilization? Were there spirits, gods, or supernatural creatures they believed in?These are the topics of this elaborate guide. The false notions about these peoples will be outlined and debunked. The confusion will be done away with, as you read through these explanations about how all these stories all fit together.Many of us don't know much about mythological stories from these regions, and it is my pleasure and privilege to educate you on the intricate details that lie within them. That's why I have also provided some fascinating facts and historical background about each of these peoples. Creation myths, legacies, the sacrificing of children, the empires, and their wars are all mentioned and touched on in this book.So, go ahead and sit back in a comfortable chair, relax, and read or listen to the peculiar, occult, or sometimes even gruesome and dark, controversial legends from these American and Oceanic areas.
| Author | : Paul Richard Steele |
| Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing USA |
| Total Pages | : 336 |
| Release | : 2004-12-08 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 1851096213 |
The first introduction to the Incas and their myths aimed at students and general readers, bringing together a wealth of information into one convenient resource. Full of hard to find information, Handbook of Inca Mythology provides an accessible introduction to the rites, beliefs, and spiritual tales of the Incas. It provides a concise overview of Incan civilization and mythology, a chronology of mythic and historical events, and an A–Z inventory of central themes (sacrifice, fertility, competition, reversaldualism, colors, constellations, giants, and miniatures), personages (Viracocha, Manco Capac, Pachackuti Inca), locations (Lake Titicaca, Corickancha), rituals, and icons. The last Native American culture to develop free of European influence, the Incas, who had no written language, are known only from Spanish accounts written after the conquest and archaeological finds. From these fragments, a vanished world has been reborn and reintroduced into modern Andean life. There is no better way into that world and its mind-bending mythology than this unique handbook.
| Author | : Edgar Elorrieta Salazar |
| Publisher | : Aedo Productions Incorporated |
| Total Pages | : 160 |
| Release | : 2004-01-01 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 9780974887906 |
| Author | : Bernard Hayes |
| Publisher | : Independently Published |
| Total Pages | : 41 |
| Release | : 2018-06-23 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9781983256134 |
This book is dedicated to exploring the gods and goddesses that the Incas on the American continent worshiped, and within the pages you will find subtopics like: Historical background of the Inca empire before the colonists arrived. The myths about creation, death, procreation, and more. Strange gods and goddesses they worshipped, sometimes in brutal, macabre ways. The polytheist Inca religion. Child sacrifices and inhumane rituals as part of idol worship. Typical elements that made up the Inca civilization. Inca mythology is intricate, complex, and the ideals behind their mythological beliefs were often intertwined with real life events. This book will examine how both myth and fact contributed to the culture and traditions of the Inca, and how these influences and some stories continue to live on throughout the centuries. Add this book to cart now.
