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No written records exist from the Incan Empire, so all information on Incan mythology is based on oral legends and writings from Spanish conquerors and missionaries after 1532.The founder of the Incan dynasty was Manco Capac, son the god Inti, who was himself the son of the creator-god, Viracocha.
See also
- Aclla
- Apo
- Apocatequil
- Apotequil
- Apu Illapu
- Apu Punchau
- Ataguchu
- Catequil
- Cavillaca
- ChascaIn Incan mythology, Chasca was the goddess of dawn and twilight, and Venus. She protected virgin girls. Incan goddesses Solar goddesses.
- Chasca CoyllurIn Incan mythology, Chasca Coyllur was the goddess of flowers and young maidens. Incan goddesses Nature goddesses.
- CocomamaIn Incan mythology, Cocomama was a goddess of health and joy. She was originally a promiscuous woman who was cut in half by her many lovers. Her body grew into the first coca plant, the leaves of which men were only allowed to chew (to bring health and ha
- CopacatiIn Incan mythology, Copacati was a lake goddess. Incan goddesses Sea and river goddesses.
- EkkekoIn Incan mythology, Ekkeko was a god of the hearth and wealth. The ancients made dolls that represented him and placed a miniature version of their desires onto the doll; this supposedly caused the user to receive what he desired. Incan gods.
- Hanan PachaIn Incan mythology, Hanan Pacha ("higher world') was the Heavenly underworld. Only righteous people could enter it, crossing a bridge made of hair. Incan mythology.
- HuacasIn Incan mythology, the Huacas were similar to the Greek nymphs, gods representing lakes, rivers, mountains, forests and rocks. Huacas are said to be holy and places. They were often made of natural landscapes arranged along numerous hillsides. Each Huaca
- IllapaIn Incan mythology, Illapa ("lightning"; also Iyapa Katoylla was the god of thunderstorms. Incan gods Sky and weather gods.
- Ilyap'a
- Inti
- Ka-Ata-Killa
- Kon
- Mama Allpa
- Mama Cocha
- Mama Oello
- Mama Pacha
- Mama Quilla
- Manco Capac
- Ono pacakoti
- Pachacamac
- Pariacaca
- Paricia
- Punchau
- Supay
- Uca Pacha
- Urcaguary
- Vichama
- Viracocha
- Wichama
- Zaramama
Incan mythology
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