Audiolibro "Leyendas de mi tierra" "La Leyenda de la Coca" de Antonio Diaz Villamil

Leyenda de la Coca - Parte 1

The Gathering of the Indigenous People

• The narrative begins with poor indigenous people camping during cold nights in the highlands, forming a circle around their burdens and donkeys.

• An elder offers coca leaves as a gift to his companions, initiating a ritual of chewing the leaves that lasts for hours, extracting bitter juice.

• As they chew, spirits seem to awaken, leading to shared confidences about their daily struggles and hopes suppressed under colonial oppression.

Historical Context of Conquest

• The storyteller recalls traveling through the altiplano and hearing this legend amidst sleeplessness; it reflects on the brutal aftermath of Spanish conquest.

• Cities were destroyed, crops abandoned, and sacred temples profaned; indigenous people mourned their lost kin while facing relentless violence from conquerors.

Leyenda de la Coca - Parte 2

The Yatiri's Resistance

• A yatiri named Cana Chuiman serves the Inca temple at Lake Titicaca and learns about impending Spanish arrival.

• He successfully hides sacred treasures from conquistadors after overcoming numerous challenges but remains vigilant against Pizarro’s men approaching.

Sacrifice for Preservation

• Upon seeing Spaniards arrive, Cana Chuiman throws treasures into deep waters to protect them from being seized.

• Captured by Spaniards who seek his knowledge of hidden treasures, he endures torture without revealing any secrets regarding the treasure's location.

Leyenda de la Coca - Parte 3

Divine Intervention in Despair

• Despite enduring severe torment, Cana Chuiman remains steadfast until his captors abandon him in agony.

• In his suffering, he dreams of the sun god offering him a reward for his dedication to protecting sacred objects.

A Plea for Redemption

• Cana Chuiman requests redemption for his race and destruction of invaders; however, he learns that such wishes are beyond divine power due to stronger forces at play.

• The sun god grants him life only until the next full moon to decide how best to use this time wisely.

Leyenda de la Coca - Conclusion

Enduring Struggles of Indigenous Peoples

• Despite being defeated by colonizers who viewed them as less than human, indigenous peoples endured centuries of slavery or fled to uncolonized regions.

• Groups sought refuge across Lake Titicaca where they cared for Cana Chuiman as he faced death; they lamented their future filled with pain and hardship.

The Last Request of a Dying Man

A Plea for Inheritance

• The protagonist requests a lasting gift to leave as an inheritance, something beyond gold or wealth, aimed at providing comfort during times of misery and suffering. He implores the sun to hear his final request amidst his anxiety and fever.

A Mysterious Guidance

• Shortly after his plea, he feels a mysterious force lifting him from his bed, guiding him up the hill where he encounters a bright light contrasting with the cold night. A voice reveals that it has heard his prayer.

The Gift of Healing Plants

• The voice offers him plants with green oval leaves that will alleviate pain and provide strength against their hardships. These plants are described as invaluable talismans for enduring bitter days ahead. He is instructed on how to use them effectively.

Instructions for His People

• After receiving further guidance, the old man returns home filled with hope and gathers his people to share the news about the plants that will sustain them through oppression and labor imposed by their masters. He emphasizes their importance in overcoming despair during arduous tasks.

The Legacy of Wisdom

• He warns that while these leaves will nourish and empower them spiritually, they will lead their oppressors into madness if used similarly. He urges them to cultivate this precious heritage with care before passing away peacefully, leaving behind profound wisdom for future generations.

Mourning and Remembering

• Following his death, the community mourns deeply for their wise leader over three days before deciding on burial arrangements atop a nearby hill among the sacred plants he had spoken of, realizing only then the significance of his last words about cultivating those healing leaves.