EDIBLE CLAYS IN THE PERUVIAN ANDES

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Exploring the unique Peruvian culture, this book delves into the ancestral tradition of clay ingestion, highlighting various regional names in the Quechua language. It examines the practice within the Uru culture of Lake Titicaca, referred to as qhiqhiche, and its significance in the Aymara culture found in Bolivia and northern Chile, known as upi. Through this lens, the book uncovers the customs and traditions that shape the identities of these communities.