In the ancient religion and mythology of Peru, Ecuador, and Bolivia, an apu is the term used to describe the spirits of mountains and sometimes solitary rocks, typically displaying anthropomorphic features, that protect the local people.

2023年6月22日 · The sun-god Inti. Also known as Apu-punchau, Inti was the god of the sun and the most important Inca god. He was associated with gold, and called the sweat of the sun. He was represented as a gold disk, with a human face and rays projecting from his head.

In the religion and mythology of Peru, Ecuador, and Bolivia, apus are the spirits of the mountains that protect the local people in the highlands. The term dates back to the Inca Empire. The word "apu" has several possible meanings, depending on context: A god or supreme being.

Apu is the name given to the powerful god spirits of the mountains in Inca mythology. They are also the sacred mountains themselves, each with its own personality and domain. Learn more about their origin, characteristics, and stories in this article.

'apu'的 意思是奎丘亚（ Quechua） 。印加宗教使用 “ apu” 一词来指具有活泼的山。山的身体和能量一起形成了精神的 瓦斯 （“家”或“寺庙”）。许多不同类型的 APU 使用了许多不同的术语： Ayllu Apu - 一个村庄的保护者（例如 Apu Manuel Pinta）

2019年6月26日 · In Inca mythology, apu was the name given to powerful mountain spirits. The Incas also used apu to refer to the sacred mountains themselves; each mountain had its own spirit, with the spirit going by the name of its mountain domain. Apus were typically male spirits, although some female examples do exist.

In the ancient religion and mythology of Peru, Ecuador, and Bolivia, an apu is the term used to describe the spirits of mountains and sometimes solitary rocks, typically displaying anthropomorphic features, that protect the local people. The term dates back to the Inca Empire. The word apu has several possible meanings, depending on context.

2024年7月9日 · Apus are considered guardians and protectors of the mountains and life. The word “Apu” in Quechua translates to “lord” or “god.” These spirits are seen as powerful beings that govern the mountains and have the ability to influence people’s lives.

They are true immortals who cease to age upon reaching adulthood, and they cannot die by conventional means. The Apu are immune to all terrestrial diseases and are resistant to conventional injury. If an Apu is wounded, his or her godly life force will enable him or her to recover at a superhuman rate.

In the ancient religion and mythology of Peru, Ecuador, and Bolivia, an apu is the term used to describe the spirits of mountains and sometimes solitary rocks, typically displaying anthropomorphic features, that protect the local people.