There are not many legends or myths about the Andean Condor, due to its little contact with humans. In Ecuador and Chile, though, "Condor" means "Gold Coin".
The ancient Incas of Peru thought the Condor carried the sun into the sky each morning. They considered it a messenger to the gods.
In some villages they ate the Andean Condor's eyes because they believed the eyes would improve their own eyesight.
