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Handbook of Inca Mythology (Hardcover, New)
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Handbook of Inca Mythology (Hardcover, New)
Series: World Mythology
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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.
General
Imprint: |
ABC-CLIO Ltd
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Series: |
World Mythology |
Release date: |
December 2004 |
First published: |
November 2004 |
Authors: |
Paul Richard Steele
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Contributors: |
Catherine Jean Allen
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Dimensions: |
254 x 178 x 25mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
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Pages: |
336 |
Edition: |
New |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-57607-354-4 |
Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
General
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LSN: |
1-57607-354-8 |
Barcode: |
9781576073544 |
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