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Completed in 1653, Father Bernabe Cobo's Historia del Nuevo Mundo is an important source of information on preconquest and colonial Spanish America. Though parts of the work are now lost, the remaining sections which have been translated offer valuable insights into Inca culture and Peruvian history. Inca Religion and Customs is the second translation by Roland Hamilton from Cobo's massive work. Beginning where History of the Inca Empire left off, it provides a vast amount of data on the religion and lifeways of the Incas and their subject peoples. Despite his obvious Christian bias as a Jesuit priest, Cobo objectively and thoroughly describes many of the religious practices of the Incas. He catalogs their origin myths, beliefs about the afterlife, shrines and objects of worship, sacrifices, sins, festivals, and the roles of priests, sorcerers, and doctors. The section on Inca customs is equally inclusive. Cobo covers such topics as language, food and shelter, marriage and childrearing, agriculture, warfare, medicine, practical crafts, games, and burial rituals. Because the Incas apparently had no written language, such postconquest documents are an important source of information about Inca life and culture. Cobo's work, written by one who wanted to preserve something of the indigenous culture that his fellow Spaniards were fast destroying, is one of the most accurate and highly respected.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Inca Religion and Customs'? A: The book primarily focuses on the religion and customs of the Incas, providing insights into their beliefs, practices, and daily life.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Inca Religion and Customs'? A: The author is Father Bernabe Cobo, a Jesuit priest who documented the culture and practices of the Incas.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Inca Religion and Customs'? A: The book contains 279 pages.
- Q: When was 'Inca Religion and Customs' published? A: The book was published on May 1, 1990.
- Q: Is 'Inca Religion and Customs' suitable for academic research? A: Yes, it is a valuable source for academic research on Inca culture, history, and religion.
- Q: What can I learn about Inca customs from this book? A: You can learn about various aspects of Inca customs, including language, food, marriage, agriculture, and burial rituals.
- Q: Does the author have any biases in the book? A: Yes, as a Jesuit priest, Father Cobo exhibits a Christian bias, but he objectively describes Inca religious practices.
- Q: Is this book a translation of another work? A: Yes, 'Inca Religion and Customs' is a translation of Father Cobo's larger work, 'Historia del Nuevo Mundo'.
- Q: What kind of insights does this book provide about Inca religion? A: The book provides insights into Inca origin myths, afterlife beliefs, sacrifices, festivals, and the roles of religious figures.