The Eleventh Inca (King) from Guaman Poma, El primero nueva cor≤nica y buen gobierno, Rolena Adorno and John Murra edition, Siglo Veintiuno Editores, Mexico City. Used by permission.
ings, called karakas, had concrete obligations towards the common people who supplied labor. They had to feed the people they employed on public projects generously, and they were expected to supply ample food and drink for frequent public celebrations. The music, beer, and food at these festivals offered an important release from the drudgery of labor.
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