The first introduction to the Incas and their myths aimed at students and general readers, bringing together a wealth of information into one convenient resource. * A detailed timeline places all key mythological tales and historical developments in chronological order, from the beginnings of the world to the Spanish conquest * A vividly illustrated A-Z dictionary section gives entries for key deities, creatures, characters, rituals, sacred objects, running themes, and beliefs in Inca mythology, as well as important cultural and historical terms, people, and places