The Children of the Sun: The Incas of Ancient Peru

The towering boulders on the mountains were sacred. The #Inca Empire constructed temples and prayed to their deities there.On the mountain slopes of the #Andean mountains, the Incas reared llamas and alpacas. The shepherds ate their meat, drank the milk, and used the fur to weave clothes. Llamas were also used as sacrificial offerings. As such, the Llamas were integral to the Inca way of life, contributing to their economy, culture, and religious practices.The high pastures and green valleys of the Andes are described as a pristine, majestic landscape - nature's wondrous gift to the world. It was home to the Incas, protected by the #Apus, powerful mountain spirits. These spirits safeguard Inca land.Within this sacredness live Martha and Mary, the "#Children of the Sun." One day, a powerful storm killed their parents while they were watching over their flock. Read the amazing sequences that unfold thereafter in a world of juxtaposition.Read more