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Spanish to English translations [PRO] Social Sciences - Religion / Andean traditions | |||||||
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4 | cairn |
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cairn Explanation: If you are looking for an English translation (a mound of rough stones built as a memorial or landmark) |
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explanation below .. Explanation: http://www.babylon.com/definition/apacheta;_apachita/ apacheta; apachita apacheta; apachita s. indicator; sign; pile of stones in honor of Pachamama; pile of divers elements left by travelers on the highest passes as offerings; a modern transliteration of apachiqta, apachita now refers to the large stone houses often erected at the peaks of mountains http://www.incaglossary.org/a.html apacheta, apachita: (n) (1) An offloading, a refusal; (2) A pile of stones to honor Pachamama. A sacred cairn of stones deposited by worshipers for the spirit guardians of a place, most often found at crossroads and mountain passes. RS ROR MAN A modern transliteration of apachiqta, apachita now refers to the large stone houses often erected at the peaks of mountains to mark one's passing and honor the spirits. NND (3) The sacred places of a dead deity. These are marked with piles of stones. WGC (4) An energetic opening or doorway. (See, nierika, torus.) MBE apachiqta, apachekta (n) An ancient prayer of thanks spoken upon arrival at the top of a mountain, meaning roughly, lord, surely you must have carried me. RS -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 6 days (2010-01-02 12:13:17 GMT) Post-grading -------------------------------------------------- Thank you, Matt and happy New Year. |
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