This video by Archaeologist and the director of Maya Exploration Center Dr Barnhart, explores one of the most mysterious legends from the Inca Empire: the story of a sacred mirror said to have guided the ruler who transformed a small Andean kingdom into one of the greatest empires in history.
According to Inca traditions and Spanish chronicles, Pachacuti, the emperor who created the Inca Empire, possessed a remarkable mirror. Through it, he was said to see distant lands, understand the plans of his enemies, and receive guidance that shaped the future of his people.
The story begins before Pachacuti became emperor. As rival armies marched toward Cusco and the future of the Inca hung in the balance, a strange encounter at a sacred spring changed everything. Looking into a mysterious reflective object described as a crystal tablet, the young prince saw a supernatural figure that promised victory and a destiny far greater than he could imagine.
From that moment on, the mirror became a central part of Pachacuti’s legend.
Historical accounts claim that he consulted the mirror throughout his life. It guided military campaigns, advised him on expansion, and helped inspire the creation of Tawantinsuyu, the vast Inca Empire that would eventually stretch across much of western South America.
But what was this mirror really? Was it an obsidian mirror like those known from the archaeological record? Was it a sacred ritual object? A political symbol? Or simply a legend created to explain the rise of one of history’s greatest empire builders?
This video explores the chronicles, archaeology, mythology, and historical evidence behind the mystery of Pachacuti’s mirror and the extraordinary ruler who changed the course of Andean history.
If you’re fascinated by ancient civilizations, lost knowledge, mysterious artifacts, and the hidden history of the Americas, this is a story you won’t want to miss.
I’ve been watching Ed’s material for the past few months, he’s very good , and careful with his words. Here he is doing a great job as the story teller.
I’m just throwing this out there, as someone who has delved into the topic from a non-academic pathway. The spirals on the ears if accurate indicate he has his ears open. This means he can hear the voice or voices of spirit. The ability to see is being intimated by the mirror story. The people who have both their ears and eyes open, are very often thrust into leadership positions in cultures where this is accepted as normal.
I met two brothers who were indigenous healers and elders of their people. One could hear and the other one could see, so together they were able to do things.
We have stories of sudden and short lived apparitions for people, and then there are some who experience sustained connection. This to me rings true of a story of a person who was able to see and hear and enjoyed a sustained connection which he was able to use as a tool for his people.
There are tons of questions about what this is, how it works, and why it happens, but there are no questions regarding whether it does happen. It is that which need not be mentioned. And it is best if it isn’t in most every case. None of these people want to be mistaken for something they are not, and none want to be worshipped or anything like that. It happens in varying degrees and levels. This story is the full basket.