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

Type

Book

Authors

Joseph W. Bastien

ISBN 10

0881331430

ISBN 13

9780881331431

Tags

Tribal & Ethnic, Cultural, General

Description

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. - from Amzon

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