ABSTRACT
Introduction 449 The Social and Symbolic Significance of Maize 451 Social and Symbolic Aspects of Maize to Interaction and
Sealing Alliances 455 The Significance and Role of Maize to Andean
Economy 462 Symbolic Aspects of Maize to Inca State Religion 464 Summary and Conclusions 465
Aqha Quechua term for maize beer. Ayllu Named landholding collectivity, self-defined in
kinship terms, including lineages, which derive their well being from the same locality or place and through this shared relationship they are set apart as a distinct social unit.
