World Heritage Site:
City of Cuzco
Publication Year:
2010
Publication Type:
Book chapter
Publication Identifier:
WHE7C3B69DC90
Summary
A historical account reveals that during the reign of Inca Eocca, a significant event occurred involving the city's first river. The narrative describes how the king, upon being injured during his coronation, retreated to a high hill where he summoned his sister and wife. This period marked a pivotal moment in Cuzco's history, as it was the time when a river began to flow through the city, addressing a longstanding need for water sources. The text blends historical records with cultural practices, such as the tradition of ear-plate wearing among the Orejones, providing insight into Inca societal norms and rituals during this era.
Citation
(Ed.). (2010). Of the sixth king who reigned in Cuzco, and of what happened in his time; and of the fable or history they relate touching the river that passes through the midst of the city of Cuzco. The Second Part of the Chronicle of Peru, 111–114. https://doi.org/10.1017/cbo9780511697692.035