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.

2025年2月3日 · For the Andean culture the high snow-capped mountain and mounts are known as Apu, which means “lord” as a symbol of respect (Allen,2008), also sometimes used to refer to God (Aputayta).

2024年8月23日 · One of the most distinctive features of Inca religion was the spiritual power with which natural landscapes were imbued, as seen in its sacred huacas and apus. Map of the Inca Empire. Source: National Museum of the American Indian.

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.

2024年7月9日 · Apus have been and continue to be an essential and important part of the Andean worldview. These sacred mountain spirits are revered and respected by the indigenous communities of the Andes. In this article, we will delve into the meaning of the Apus, their cultural importance, and the ways in which they are honored in daily life. What are the ...

Ausangate, Verónica and Salkantay are some of the APUS, or sacred mountains that exist in the Cusco region. In Inca mythology, Ausangate and its lakes appear as a male deity from which the energy that fertilizes the Pachamama (mother Earth) is born.

2024年8月15日 · One of the main divinities of the Inca Cusco. The main mountains or ‘Apus’ of Cusco are: the Ausangate, the Salkantay as well as the Machu Picchu mountain. This last summit gave the name to the current Inca City, one of the 7 Wonders of the World. What are the ‘Apus’? ‘Apu’ is a Quechua word that means ‘Lord’.

Los Apus son entidades veneradas desde tiempos ancestrales por su papel como espíritus protectores de las montañas. En la cosmología inca, estas deidades representaban no solo la majestuosidad de los Andes, sino también eran consideradas como intermediarios entre el mundo terrenal y el celestial.

Apu Illapu is an important deity in the ancient Inca religion. As the god of rain, he held a significant role in Inca cosmology and agriculture. Legends and stories surrounding Apu Illapu depict his connection to the harvest and his influence on the fertility of crops.

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.