{"product_id":"inca-mythology-samuel-m-goldstein-9798235870734","title":"Inca Mythology","description":"\u003cp\u003eHigh in the Andes, the Inca built one of the most sophisticated empires in human history. They did so without the wheel, iron tools, or a written alphabet. Instead, their universe was bound together by a sacred thread of storytelling, cosmic order, and an unbreakable bond between the human and the divine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eInca Mythology: Intriguing Myths of Gods, Goddesses, Heroes, and Andean Legends\u003c\/em\u003e, researcher and author Samuel M. Goldstein unravels the mystical worldview of Tawantinsuyu-the Realm of the Four Quarters. This comprehensive guide journeys beyond the stones of Machu Picchu to reveal the living, breathing legends that shaped a continent-spanning civilization.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the primordial emergence of the creator god Viracocha from the dark waters of Lake Titicaca to the tragic, forbidden romance of the warrior Ollantay, this book offers a deeply researched and captivating exploration of Andean folklore, political myths, and spiritual traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInside, you will discover: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e How Viracocha shaped the world, commanded the sun into the sky, and breathed life into the first peoples of the earth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe powerful political myths that justified the Sapa Inca's divine right to rule and fueled the expansion of a global empire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe complex and dramatic relationships between Inti (the Sun Father), Mama Killa (the Silver Moon), and Pachamama (the avenging and nurturing Earth Mother).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnchanting stories of trickster foxes, mountain witches, and celestial llamas that highlight the everyday lives, fears, and values of the Andean people.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e A thrilling prose adaptation of the famous ancient Inca drama featuring rebellion, forbidden passion, and imperial mercy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a student of history, a lover of ancient mythology, or a traveler seeking to understand the sacred geography of the Sacred Valley, this book provides the essential cultural context needed to truly understand the Children of the Sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Samuel M. Goldstein\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798235870734\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kiera Lopez E.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/21\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 104\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.33lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.22d","brand":"Samuel M. Goldstein","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":50665467216127,"sku":"9798235870734","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_9590f13c-f0c8-43d4-9d64-615cb1d3bd2d.jpg?v=1792012124","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/inca-mythology-samuel-m-goldstein-9798235870734","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}