Inca pantheon

The Inca pantheon consists of a rich array of gods and goddesses that reflect the natural and social world of the Inca civilization. Key deities include Inti, the sun god, revered for providing light and warmth; Pachamama, the earth goddess, associated with fertility and agriculture; and Viracocha, the creator god, responsible for the universe and its order. The Incas believed that these deities influenced daily life and required offerings and rituals to ensure harmony and prosperity. Their religious practices emphasized the importance of nature, ancestor reverence, and the community’s role in maintaining divine favor.