Narratives of the Rites and Laws of the Yncas: Translated from the Original Spanish Manuscripts, and Edited, with Notes and an Introduction (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Clements R. Markham

9780266313892: Narratives of the Rites and Laws of the Yncas: Translated from the Original Spanish Manuscripts, and Edited, with Notes and an Introduction (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0266313892 ISBN 13: 9780266313892

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

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Explore the living memory of the Inca world through early eyewitness accounts

This volume brings together four original documents that shed light on Inca rites, antiquities, and religious beliefs. Written between the late 16th and early 17th centuries, these manuscripts offer on‑the‑spot observations, prayers, and ceremonial details translated for modern readers.

These pages illuminate how the Inca world was understood by both native informants and Spanish scholars. They cover temple life, creation myths, deities like Pachayachachic and Pachacamac, and the way festivals, politics, and daily worship intertwined in Andean society. The material also reveals evolving ideas about origins, royal lineages, and the sacred geography of places like Cuzco and Titicaca.
What you’ll experience

firsthand accounts of ceremonies, prayers in Quichua and Spanish, and festival practices
notes on Inca gods, hero‑figures, and the sacred landscape that shaped daily life
discussions of key historical figures, dynastic succession, and major campaigns
context that helps readers understand the blend of myth, history, and ritual

Ideal for readers of world history, anthropology, and Inca studies, as well as general readers interested in how ancient cultures recorded their beliefs and governance.

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Book Description

The publications of the Hakluyt Society (founded in 1846) made available early accounts of exploration. This book, published in 1873, contains translations of four manuscripts describing the rites and laws of the Incas, by authors who had lived and worked in Peru in the sixteenth and early seventeenth century.

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