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The Ekeko or God Of Abundance
Every January is celebrated “the day of the ekeko”, also known as Iquiqu or tunupa. He is a deity venerated…
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Bernardo’s Encounter with a Goblin
Many stories about gold objects of great monetary value circulate in the villages of the sierra. They include figures such…
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The Cochas, Lakes, and Beliefs About Them
The cocha is the name with which the lagoons and lakes are popularly known. Some are called savages or virgins…
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Elves At Santuranticuy in Cusco
The word duende is a contraction of the old Castilian “duen de casa” which means the owner of a house,…
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El Niño Manuelito and Julián
A traditional story from the city of Cusco tells us about a shepherd boy named Julian. He spent all his…
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The Shoes Make You Tell the Truth
The truth lies within each person. Sometimes it comes to light causing much havoc in people for better or for…
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Corn Unites People
Corn of the Andes has great importance from times past until today and has an incalculable value for the Andean…
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The Ghosts of Cusco’s Historical Center
For many years, stories have circulated about the existence of ghosts in the historic center of the city of Cusco,…
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The Andean Vizcacha Represents a whole story within the culture of the Andes
While the guinea pig is a very famous and traditional animal in the Andes of Peru for the delicious flavor…
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The Cuy (Guinea Pig) Who Became Gold
My grandmother tells me that one day a very poor couple was invited to a roofing for a neighbor’s house…
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