Andeans beliefs and sacred mountains [texto impreso] / María Constanza Ceruti (1973-)  . - Editorial Universidad Católica de Salta (EUCASA), 2022 . - 170 p. ; 23 cm.. - (EUCASA Base. Antropología) .
ISBN : 978-950-623-246-7
Idioma : Inglés (eng)

Clasificación:	Anthropology Cultural anthropology Lugares sagrados Rites Sacred sites
Clasificación:	S398.32 Creencias acerca de determinados lugares: bosques, ruinas, cementerios. Lugares sagrados
Nota de contenido:	1. Introduction to the andean world: The Quechuas; The Aymaras; Other ethnic groups in the Andes -- 2. Andean worldview: Andean sky deities and atmospheric forces; Principles that organize Andeans Beliefs -- 3. Andean Sacred Mountains: The antropomorphism of Andean mountains; Mountains as owners and providers of resources; Mountains, danger and natural catastrophes -- 4. Sacred land in the Andes: Protective and destructive forces of the Earth; animal spirits -- 5. Andean Sacred Waters: Gendered waters; Haunted waters -- 5. Andean afterlife: The journey of the deceased; Souls of the dead; Condemned souls and evil spirits -- 7: Andean ritual experts: Andean ritual experts; Initiation; Ritual activities -- 8. Andean Magic: Andean divination; Andean healing -- 9. Mythology about Andean cultural heroes -- 10. Conclussions -- Ethnohistorical sources -- Bibliography.