Ep. 8: Origin Myths Part 2

The murder of Yahuar Huacac leaves the Inca in a succession crisis. Young Viracocha Inca will have to step in and take the reigns of government. His rule will, overall, be a success. However, his son and successor leaves much to be desired. With an old enemy marching towards Cuzco, the Inca will need a hero to step up and save them from certain destruction. Enter: Earthshaker. Intro music by: Kalx aka Kaliran: Andean Lounge, Scream of the Devil Transition music by: Kike Pinto

Om Podcasten

A History of the Inca is a historical podcast focusing on one of the largest empires in pre-columbian America. The Inca were the culmination of civilization in the Andes Mountains. The culture, government and society were unique when compared to other societies and have yet to truly be explored in the podcasting world. In A History of the Inca, we will explore pre-Inca states and the hostile world they inhabited. We will learn of the Inca origins and how they were but one of many ethnic groups carving out a living miles above sea level. From their beginnings as a small ethnic group we will march with their armies as they set out to expand their rule over Andes. We dissect their administration and government while also looking at how ordinary people fared under the empire. When seemingly at its height, the Inca see the Spanish arrive. And though some end the rule of the Inca with the Spanish conquistadores, there is much more to the story…