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    Of Summits and Sacrifice
    Child of the Snows
    • Child of the Snows

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      Set in the 16th century, the narrative follows K'uchi-Wara, an Inkan child destined for ritual sacrifice, as he journeys through the empire with his family and various figures of authority. Along the way, he encounters diverse cultures, forges friendships with other chosen children, and witnesses the grandeur of Inkan cities and temples. As his parents grapple with their inability to prevent the ritual, the story reflects on themes of power and sacrifice, rooted in the historical discovery of a child's remains on Cerro El Plomo in 1954.

      Child of the Snows
    • A comprehensive survey of human sacrifice and mountain worship among the Inka, exploring a trove of colonial historical data and contemporary interpretations.

      Of Summits and Sacrifice