The divine punishment. The destruction of Anco-Anco (Charcas, 16th century)

A natural catastrophe that took place in the 1580s is interpreted in the 17th century as a manifestation of God’s wrath. After the analysis of different versions of narrative construction, the present study seeks to confront them with a traditional pre-Hispanic tale. Comparisons are also sought with...

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Published in:Iberoamericana (Madrid, Spain) Vol. 16; no. 61; pp. 37 - 50
Main Author: Pablo Quisbert Condori
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Spanish
Published: Iberoamericana / Vervuert 01-03-2016
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Summary:A natural catastrophe that took place in the 1580s is interpreted in the 17th century as a manifestation of God’s wrath. After the analysis of different versions of narrative construction, the present study seeks to confront them with a traditional pre-Hispanic tale. Comparisons are also sought with a disaster that happened in the second decade of the 21st century.
ISSN:1577-3388
2255-520X
DOI:10.18441/ibam.16.2016.61.37-50