[American Hero-Myths by Daniel G. Brinton]@TWC D-Link bookAmerican Hero-Myths CHAPTER V 26/49
I shall, however, give that of Herrera, as it has some interesting features. He tells us that the traditions and songs which the Indians had received from their remote ancestors related that in very early times there was a period when there was no sun, and men lived in darkness.
At length, in answer to their urgent prayers, the sun emerged from Lake Titicaca, and soon afterwards there came a man from the south, of fair complexion, large in stature, and of venerable presence, whose power was boundless.
He removed mountains, filled up valleys, caused fountains to burst from the solid rocks, and gave life to men and animals.
Hence the people called him the "Beginning of all Created Things," and "Father of the Sun." Many good works he performed, bringing order among the people, giving them wise counsel, working miracles and teaching.
He went on his journey toward the north, but until the latest times they bore his deeds and person in memory, under the names of Tici Viracocha and Tuapaca, and elsewhere as Arnava.
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