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 …

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 …

2024年8月23日 · In Quechua, the term apu translates to “lord,” suggesting the weight these powerful entities held in the lives of Indigenous Andeans along the length of the mountain …

2024年7月9日 · Each mountain and Inca construction in the Andes has its own Apu. These spirits not only protect the mountain itself but also the communities living around it. A clear example …

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 …

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 …

2024年11月8日 · Discover the mystical world of ancient Incan magic, from sacred rituals and spiritual practices to powerful shamanic traditions that shaped Andean civilization for centuries

2018年10月15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 …

2016年7月7日 · Illapa, venerated in areas of the central highlands of Peru and northern Chile, had the power to make rain, hail, and thunder; he also mastered clouds. His activities were crucial …

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 …