---
title: "Legends of Peruvian Indians"
year: 1978
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/legends-of-peruvian-indians-1978"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 253042
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 5.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Legends of Peruvian Indians (1978) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/legends-of-peruvian-indians-1978

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Legends of Peruvian Indians is a film first released in 1978. Catalogued under Fantasy, Animation, TV Movie.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Two demigod brothers bring a sacred frog to the human world in ancient Peru."

### Why Watch
- based on ancient Peruvian myths
- features unique animation based on Mochica drawings

### Caveats & Content Note
- the synopsis cuts off before the conclusion
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains fantasy action involving monsters and weapons.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: animated, mythological, fantasy

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Legends of Peruvian Indians released?
The film was released on January 28, 1978.

### Q: What genres does the film belong to?
It is classified as a fantasy, animation, and TV movie.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 17 minutes.

### Q: What is the film based on?
The film is based on myths of the ancient Peruvians and drawings of the Mochica Indians, recreated by Soviet ethnographer Yuri Beryozkin.

### Q: Who are the central characters in the story?
The story centers on two demigod brothers, a surviving monster named Rikuay, and a witch named Rica.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Legends of Peruvian Indians — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/253042)

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