Pukllay Harmony Of Differences

Pukllay battles were not fought in hostility though fighting was ritual fierce occasionally deadly not fueled by hostility fueled by community required blood atonement for harvest at pitched battles end men from opposing sides might give exaggerated hugs as do contemporary famous world class soccer players rugby players after hard fought test is finally done Pukllay neighbouring combatants at ‘Yawar Mayu' river of blood conclusion gathered sacrificed a sheep together settled down to celebrate a communal feast in good will celebrating unity to create a sense of larger community to reinforce distinct identity two cultures confirm boundaries cultures must respect boundaries borderlines must be respected to enable societies to live in harmony two musical notes must be different to harmonize Copyright © Terence George Craddock