The Mythology and Religion of the Inca

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*Includes pictures
*Explains Inca mythology and religious practices, including human sacrifices
*Includes footnotes and a bibliography for further reading

All over the Age of Exploration, Native American tribes fell victim to European conquerors seeking legendary cities made of gold and other riches, attempts that were ceaselessly being made in vain. And yet, of all of the empires that were conquered across the continent, the one that continues to be most intimately associated with legends of gold and hidden riches is the Inca Empire. The Inca Empire, which flourished in modern day Peru and along the west coast of South The united states, was the largest Native American empire in pre-Columbian The united states until Pizarro and the Spanish conquistadors conquered them in the 16th century. What ultimately sealed their doom was the rumor that huge amounts of gold were available in regions south of the Andes Mountains.

Though the Spanish physically conquered them in quick fashion, the culture and legacy of the Inca Empire has continued to endure all the way through the centuries in both Europe and South The united states, due in no small part to the fact they were one of the advanced and sophisticated cultures on the continent. Like the Aztecs, the Spanish burned much of the Inca’s extant writings, but it is estimated that as many as 35 million people once fell under their banner, and the empire’s administrative skills were so sharp that they kept accurate census records. Their religion, organization, and laws were also effectively centralized and tied to the rulers of the empire, and their military mobilization would have made the ancient Spartans proud. After the Spanish conquest, several rebellions in the area attempted to reestablish the proud Inca Empire over the next two centuries, all whilst famous Europeans like Voltaire glorified the Inca Empire in optimistic artistic portrayals.

The Mythology and Religion of the Inca examines the history and legacy of the religion practiced by the famous Incan empire. At the side of pictures and a bibliography, you’ll learn about the Inca’s religion and mythology like you never have before, very quickly at all.

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