folklore
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Commentary
Cuzco’s Corpus Christi and La Paz’s Gran Poder, Different Combinations of Faith, Culture, and Country
Cuzco celebrated Corpus Christi this week while last Saturday the people of La Paz Bolivia carried out a different, massive…
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Folklore
The Inca’s Secret for Working Stone and the Ñaqacho
Cuzco has many stories, legends, and myths about the amazing buildings and other structures our ancestors, the Incas, left. We…
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Customs
The Town’s Curse and a Flying Head
You will hear stories of witches and magic in our city here and there. People say they suffered from witchcraft…
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Literature
The Beautiful Star Maiden
History tells us that all the stars were beautiful women and that they shared their unique beauty. The sun, on…
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Guardian and Terror of the Forests, the Chullachaqui
The chullachaqui is a personage from our myths and legends about the forests. He is both a guardian and a…
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The Dog and a Condenado, a Classic Tale
There once was an old man who had a flock of sheep and a faithful dog. Everyday he would get…
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Customs
The Condemned Roam the High Mountains of Peru
The condemned wanderers, the ones we call condenados, are very famous in legends from many of Peru’s communities. Some people…
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Commentary
Orchids Abound in Peru
Some flowers hold a special place in the heart of almost everyone because of their beauty and scent. One of…
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Cats Claim Place in Cuzco’s Stories
Cats are beautiful animals. They give us lots of fun and pleasure with their games when they are around the…
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The Story of Elvis and Eliana
Once upon a time, there was a young couple of lovers who lived in the neighborhood of Ayuda Mutua of…
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