Inca Myths
Download or Read eBook Inca Myths PDF written by Gary Urton and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Gary Urton |
| Publisher | : University of Texas Press |
| Total Pages | : 86 |
| Release | : 1999 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0292785321 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780292785328 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (21 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Inca Myths by : Gary Urton
Book excerpt: 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
