Mountain of the Condor: Metaphor and Ritual in an Andean Ayllu (Case Studies in Education and Culture)

Joseph W. Bastien

ISBN 10: 0881331430 / ISBN 13: 9780881331431

Published by Waveland Press, Prospect Heights IL, 1985

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Trade Paperback. 1st thus, reprint of 1978 original; 1st printing. Glued binding, illustrated purple wrappers with white lettering; 227 pages, illustrations (B&W photos, maps, drawings), index, bibliography. CONDITION: NEAR FINE, binding square and tight, pages crisp and unmarked; light shelfwear and edgewear. >Guaranteed secure packaging, free tracking, and no-hassle return policy.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Mountain of the Condor: Metaphor and Ritual in an Andean Ayllu (Case Studies in Education and Culture)
• Publisher: Waveland Press, Prospect Heights IL
• Publication Date: 1985
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0881331430
• ISBN 13: 9780881331431
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: Reprint.
• Printing: 1st Printing
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket, as issued
• Seller catalogs:
  • Anthropology & Social Sciences
  • History

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Synopsis

In midwestern Bolivia stands Kaata, a sacred mountain. In a thousand-year tradition, a small community of men and women diviners has lived on its slopes. The symbolism of Mt. Kaata and its rituals provide deep insight into Andean society. With a wonderful blend of personal narrative, rich description, and theoretical presentation, the author sheds new light on the previously misinterpreted Bolivian Indians and their ancient Andean religion, rich in symbolism and ritual.