Tales
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The Mystery and the Magic of a Pilgrimage to Qoyllur Rit’i.
Everything began Friday afternoon when my friends, Walter, Adrian, Walter and I got together in Edwin’s house. On his terrace…
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Apparitions compared: Marianito and the Niño Jesus in Qoyllur Rit’i
The pilgrimage of Quoyllur Rit’i celebrates, in part, the appearance of the Christ Child to Mariano Mayta. This struck me…
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Pregnant Women and the Devil’s Cat
The Devil Cat (Hebert Huamani Jara) In Southern Peru, Department of Puno, in the zones of Pomata and Juli there…
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The Tale of a Pageant, Water, and an Impossible Love
At the feet of the mountains in the Sacred Valley, where the earth unites with the air and the inspiration…
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Gold’s Tragedy, a Folktale
Gold is a precious metal that has significant value. As a result many people seek it in any way they…
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Seeking Gold on Cuzco’s Southern Slopes
Some years ago the city of Cuzco was filled with mysteries and beliefs. People who lived in those times would…
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Thirst on the First in Cuzco, a Story
It was an afternoon like any other Wednesday. One more day of the routine on which life sometimes hangs. A…
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Views, History, and Charm in Cuzco’s Santa Ana Neighborhood
On the hills above the city of Cuzco ancient neighborhoods sit. Santa Ana may well be the oldest of them…
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