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An account of the fables and rites of the Yncas

Narratives of the rites and laws of the Yncas, translated from the original Spanish manuscripts and edited with notes and an introduction by Clements R. MarkhamLondon • Published In 1873 • Pages: 1-64

By: Molina, Christoval de.

Abstract
This account by a Spanish priest who lived among the Inka deals with the origin myths of the different tribes comprising the Inka nation and with the ceremonial calendar and religious practices of the Inka. Considerable detail is given on ceremonial practices and the texts of a number of prayers are given. There is also some information on a religious revivalistic nativistic movement which occurred about 1560 and resulted in a rebellion some five years later. The index, vocabulary list, and lists of names for the entire Markham volume appear with document 6: Polo de Ondegardo.
Subjects
Traditional history
Transmission of messages
Special garments
Literary texts
Preventive medicine
Mythology
Sacred objects and places
Revelation and divination
Magicians and diviners
Priesthood
Religious denominations
Organized ceremonial
Ordering of time
Puberty and initiation
culture
Inka
HRAF PubDate
2005
Region
South America
Sub Region
Central Andes
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Missionary
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Betty Potash ; 1960
Field Date
1570-1584
Coverage Date
1200-ca. 1584
Coverage Place
Peru
Notes
by C. de Molina
LCCN
05040440
LCSH
Incas