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Huatya Curi of Huarochirí

In short: Discover the role of Huatya Curi’s name and modest beginning in Peru’s Huarochirí Manuscript.

Huatya Curi of Huarochirí · The hero named for potatoes FAIRY TALE ATLAS · № 129 Huatya Curi of Huarochirí Discover the role of Huatya Curi’s name and modest beginning in Peru’s Huarochirí Manuscript. Origin An Andean narrative recorded in Quechua in the Huarochirí region of Peru. Atlas record c. 1608 First appearance Exact date unknown SIGNATURE MOTIF The hero named for potatoes Reach¹ 1/10 Suggested age² 8+ Member rating No votes yet 1 records · 1 countries or regions blackhorsestories.com

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Origin and tradition

An Andean narrative recorded in Quechua in the Huarochirí region of Peru.

Huatya Curi does not enter the story in splendour. The text introduces him through what he eats, potatoes baked in the embers. The detail shapes the first impression of a person who will matter later. The approximate date refers to the recording of the Andean account in writing.

Dated records and sources

  1. c. 1608 · Huarochirí, Peru
    Biblioteca Nacional de España · Manuscrito de Huarochirí · Huatya Curi · Manuscript

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