Mountain of the Condor: Metaphor and Ritual in Andean Ayllu (Monograph (The American Ethnological Society) ; 64)

Bastien, J.W.

ISBN 10: 0829901752 / ISBN 13: 9780829901757

Published by West Publishing Co., 1978

About this Item

Lacks dust jacket, if issued. Free front endpaper has former ownership signature of cultural anthropologist "E[von] Z Vogt," alongside of which is a stamp indicating that this volume was not accessioned by a Harvard University library; back cover has some wear and rubbing; tight, text clean. 227 p., illustrated. [b 723].

Seller Inventory # 400717

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Mountain of the Condor: Metaphor and Ritual in Andean Ayllu (Monograph (The American Ethnological Society) ; 64)
• Publisher: West Publishing Co.
• Publication Date: 1978
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0829901752
• ISBN 13: 9780829901757
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

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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.