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The Pantheon of Incan Gods
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Inti
Domain: Sun, Cultivation and Fertility; Cultural Role: Inti was the national deity of the Inca and considered the ancestor of the emperors.
Mama Cocha
Domain: Sea and Fish; Cultural Role: Mama Cocha was the sea goddess and revered as the mother of all waters, protecting fishermen.
Illapa
Domain: Weather, Thunder, and Rain; Cultural Role: Illapa was imagined as controlling the rain and thunder, essential for crop growth.
Mama Killa
Domain: Moon, Marriage, and Menstrual Cycles; Cultural Role: Mama Killa was the sister and wife of Inti, also tied to the calculation of time.
Pachamama
Domain: Earth, Harvest, and Fertility; Cultural Role: Pachamama was the Mother Earth goddess and venerated as the nurturing entity of the earth.
Viracocha
Domain: Creation; Cultural Role: Viracocha was the supreme creator god and often associated with the sea.
Urcaguary
Domain: Precious Metals and Jewels; Cultural Role: Urcaguary was the god of wealth and underground treasures, revered by metal workers.
Manco Capac
Domain: Culture and Warfare; Cultural Role: Manco Capac is considered the mythical founder of the Inca dynasty and civilization.
Apu
Domain: Mountains; Cultural Role: Apu were the spirits of the mountains, offering protection, and considered powerful deities.
Mama Occlo
Domain: Wisdom and Child-bearing; Cultural Role: Mama Occlo was said to be the wife of Manco Capac and taught women the art of civilization.
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