The moon is an interesting topic to investigate in the context of the Inca Empire, because it allows us to better understand their culture, beliefs and knowledge.
Do you know if the Incas carry out Capacha (child sacrifices) for Mama Quilla, as they did for other gods and rulers?
The moon features prominently in our North American indigenous cultures. The moon is seen as a creation of God, not a god per se and often appears on Totem Poles and other Totem art.
Karen, thank you for your comment and for the information! Child sacrifices were not directed to Mama Quilla, but to other gods such as Inti (God of the Sun), the Apu (Spirits of the mountains) and Illapa (God of thunder).
I really enjoyed this, Elizabeth! Thank you for sharing the Incan history of the moon!
Thanks Cathey, I'm glad you liked it. ❤
Fascinating Elizabeth.
Do you know if the Incas carry out Capacha (child sacrifices) for Mama Quilla, as they did for other gods and rulers?
The moon features prominently in our North American indigenous cultures. The moon is seen as a creation of God, not a god per se and often appears on Totem Poles and other Totem art.
Karen, thank you for your comment and for the information! Child sacrifices were not directed to Mama Quilla, but to other gods such as Inti (God of the Sun), the Apu (Spirits of the mountains) and Illapa (God of thunder).
Elizabeth, this is so interesting, learned new things!
Thank you, Linda! I'm so glad you know something new about the Inca Empire.
I love that so many cultures worship the moon. Thank you for sharing the story from the Incan culture.
Thank you Juliann! I'm glad you liked it 🤗
Thank you, Elizabeth, for your interesting post. I love learning about different cultures and it fit perfectly with the theme. ❤️🤗
Thank you Linda! The Inca culture is very interesting ❤
Love that your poem teaches us a history lesson about the moon in the Inca empire.
Thank you Sheila! 🤗
Thank you for sharing, very interesting
Thank you Mia!
This was so interesting to me. Thank you.
Thank you Debbie! 🤗