by María Rostworowski · Instituto de Estudios Peruanos (IEP) · tapa blanda · ISBN 9789972514395
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«El origen de los hombres y otros cuentos del antiguo Perú» is a children's book of stories and legends by María Rostworowski (IEP, paperback, 36 pages).
Six stories recreate myths and legends of ancient Peru: tales about the origin of the world, pre-Hispanic customs and legendary characters, based on the oral tradition documented by colonial chroniclers. Includes stories such as «Cuando el mar inundó la Tierra», «La ceremonia en honor a la Luna» and «Mollep, el brujo de Pacasmayo».
Published in 2013, it belongs to the IEP's «Lecturas para la escuela» collection (no. 39) and is illustrated by Beatriz Chung Oré.
Recommended for children who want a first approach to the mythology and history of ancient Peru.
