John Shaqi
Inca1200 CE – 1533 CE

Mama Quilla

Inca Empire

Mama Quilla, in Inca mythology and religion, was the third power and goddess of the moon. She was the older sister and wife of Inti, daughter of Viracocha and mother of Manco Cápac and Mama Uqllu (Mama Ocllo), mythical founders of the Inca empire and culture. She was the goddess of marriage and the menstrual cycle, and considered a defender of women.

Mama Quilla

Mama Quilla, in Inca mythology and religion, was the third power and goddess of the moon. She was the older sister and wife of Inti, daughter of Viracocha and mother of Manco Cápac and Mama Uqllu (Mama Ocllo), mythical founders of the Inca empire and culture. She was the goddess of marriage and the menstrual cycle, and considered a defender of women. She was also important for the Inca calendar.

Pantheon: Inca Culture: Andean / Quechua Civilization: Inca Empire Period: 1200 CE – 1533 CE

Source: Wikipedia

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Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mama_Killa

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