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Inca Tales
and Inca Legends
You will hear many legends and tales of mystery during your time in South
America. Incan history is riddled with strange stories of events that
weren't written down, but have been passed through generations.
One of many
Inti was the Inca sun god, and was married to Pachamama, who was the Earth
Goddess. However, Inti being a god and able to do pretty much what ever
he liked, was also married to Mama Quilla the moon goddess. As if being
married to two goddesses wasn't enough, it just so happened that Mama
Quilla was also his sister.
Inti and Pachamama had a son and a daughter, Manco Capac and Mama Quilla and guess what? This brother and sister combo also ended up getting married too, just to keep it in the family.
In the style of a true talk show, there is always a wild card thrown in, and in some stories, Manco Capac wasn't Inti's son at all, but the son of Viracocha (who in most stories is also Inti's father!)
It was from these unusual beginnings that the entire Inca Empire was created. You will visit Lake Titicaca and the Isla Del Sol from where Manco appeared before setting forth with his wife (who, don't forget was also his sister) and founding the city at the heart of the Inca Empire, Cusco.
The motto to this story is that mighty oaks, from small family trees
grow, just like the mighty Inca Empire.
Further News - General
Events - 2007
Training Day, 10am - 4pm on Sunday November the 25th at Stamford School
Make sure you bring your passport
'Auction of Promises', Friday November 30th
Christmas Bag Packing at Morrisons supermarket,
December
It is important to get involved with all fundraising events,
so please think what donations you and your family could make to the auction
and make sure you let your leaders know what you can do. As well as fundraising
it is also important to let Mr Froggett know what you will be doing with
regards to your Duke of Edinburgh Award. If your contact details have
changed during the Summer holidays, please let your leaders and VentureCo
know about the changes.
