folktales
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Folklore
The Legend of Where Potatoes Came From
An old tale says that God had pity on a community that was oppressed by the growers of quinoa. To…
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Customs
The Fire Devils (Nina Saqras) and the Flaming Cart
The Mapocho River separated the two imposing mountains that watch over the population of Paucartambo. They have interesting and traditional…
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Folklore
Men and the Treachery of Birds
There once was a bird to whom god confided a very important mission, the pichitanca. “You will go to men…
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Commentary
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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No One There, a Folktale
Stories are told all over the place. They just vary according to people’s traditions and culture. Here, in Cuzco, you…
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Literature
The Toad and the Beautiful Young Woman
The toad is the most popular and well-known amphibian in the world. It has a great diversity of colors, forms,…
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Customs
Incas Work the Night on a River above Cuzco
In a place of sleeping rocks, the Miskawara River runs. Hills surround it and if one looks closely one can…
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A Haunted House. Silent by Day, Parties at Night
Cuzco in an ancient city and so has its share of ghosts and unusual goings on that make for wonderful…
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