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Wiraqucha

Wiraqucha, also spelled Viracocha, is a major deity in ancient Andean cultures, particularly among the Incas. He is regarded as the creator god who brought the universe, Earth, and humanity into existence. Wiraqucha is often associated with attributes of creation, wisdom, and the sea. He is believed to have emerged from Lake Titicaca and is credited with shaping the world and establishing social order. Wiraqucha holds an essential place in Andean mythology as a supreme deity responsible for the origin of life and the cosmos, symbolizing both creation and divine authority.