essay
Dynastic structures in Andean culture
northern dynasties : kingship and statecraft in chimor: a symposium at dumbarton oaks, 12th and 13th october 1985 • Washington, D.C. • Published In 1990 • Pages: 489-505
By: Zuidema, R. Tom (Reiner Tom).
Abstract
For purpose of example, five indigenous Peruvian dynastic genealogies recorded by the Spanish before 1622 are examined, including that of the royal Inka lineage of Cuzco. The myths of Naymlap and of Taycanamo (the traditional first ruler of the Chimu) are considered, with commentary on what would be required to archaeologically test the chronological implications at Chan Chan. Caution is given that the myth of Naymlap should be considered a typical Andean myths, not a possible retelling of historic events. It recounts social structures like those under the Inka (e.g. the forty retainers of Naymlap can be equated to the forty [i]mita[/i] labor groups that served in Cuzco), so therefore may only reflect political organization at the time of the Spanish Conquest.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2015
- Region
- South America
- Sub Region
- Central Andes
- Document Type
- essay
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Ethnohistorian
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Sarah Berry; 2014
- Field Date
- not specified
- Coverage Date
- 600-400 BP (AD 1400-1600)
- Coverage Place
- coastal and highland Peru
- Notes
- R. Tom Zuidema
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 504-505)
- LCCN
- 89023336
- LCSH
- Chimu Indians--Politics and government--Congresses
- Chimu Indians--Antiquities--Congresses
- Chan Chan Site (Peru)--Congresses
- Peru--Antiquities--Congresses