Moon, Sun, and Witches

Discover the rich tapestry of Inca culture in "Moon, Sun, and Witches," a captivating exploration by Princeton University Press. Published in 1987, this insightful paperback spans 304 pages and delves into the spiritual beliefs of the Inca Empire at the time of the Spanish arrival in Peru in 1532. The men revered the Sun as a paternal figure and honored their deceased kings as ancestral heroes, while women celebrated the Moon and her daughters, the Inca queens, as the architects of female dynasties. This book illuminates the fascinating concepts of parallel descent and the profound complementarity between genders in pre-Inca society. Ideal for anyone interested in history, anthropology, or the intricate dynamics of ancient civilizations, "Moon, Sun, and Witches" promises to enrich your understanding of a remarkable culture.