INTI (by Mauricio Herrera)

INTI (by Mauricio Herrera)

Inti - the sun god in the mythology of the Inca and the patron Tawantinsuyu. The exact origin of the image of this god is unknown, the most common version of the mythology of the Incas, he was the son of Viracocha, the god of civilization.

Inti and his wife, Pachamama, the goddess of the Earth, as a rule, were among the most revered deities. Mom-Kiel, his sister and the goddess of the moon, is also often regarded as his wife. According to ancient legend, Inti taught his son Manco Capac and daughter Mama Oklo arts of civilization, after which they were sent to convey knowledge to mankind. However, according to another legend, Manco Capac was the son of Viracocha. Inti ordered his son to build the Inca capital of Cusco, where the great gold wedge, he was carrying to fall to Earth. According to legend, this happens precisely in Cuzco. In most of the Inca Empire, the ruler of the state (the Sapa Inca) was considered as a living representative of Inti on Earth. High priest of Inti was uilyak mind, the second degree of human influence in the country and often the brother of the governor. Inti was often known as the Apu Puig or the owner of daylight. " Inti is usually depicted as a golden disc with the face of the person.
According to the Spanish conquistadors, a huge disk with an image of Inti was captured in 1571. His plan to send a gift to the Pope, but then changed their minds. What happened to him on - is unknown.