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inca period

The origin of the Incas and the foundation of the empire is explained by two very important legends.
Z Legend of the Ayar brothers
Z Legend of Manco Cápac and Mama Ocllo

Four wonderful brothers: the Ayars They leave Titicaca: the children of the Sun
According to this legend, four brothers, luxuriously According to this legend, Father Sol sent his sons
dressed and with gold jewelry, came out of the Manco Cápac and Mama Ocllo, who left Lake Titicaca
Tamputoco cave. and reached the Huanacaure hill, there they sank the
They were Ayar Manco, Ayar Cachi, Ayar Uchu and golden rod and founded the wonderful Empire of the
Ayar Auca, accompanied by their respective wives; Incas.
They were on their way to find a suitable place to
found a great city.
On the way they locked Ayar Cachi in a cave,
because they were afraid of his powers.
Later, Ayar Uchu and Ayar Auca turned to stone.

Ayar Manco was then left as founder and absolute
lord and was the first Inca.

The condor was
considered a
messenger of the
gods.

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