Mama Killa
Mama Killa was a goddess in Inca mythology, associated with the moon. As the older sister and wife of Inti, the sun god, and daughter of Viracocha, the creator deity, she held a prominent position in the Inca pantheon.
Parents: Viracocha and Pachamama
Siblings: Inti
Consort: Inti
Children: Manco Capac and Mama Ocllo
Mama Killa was not only the goddess of the moon but also of marriage and the menstrual cycle. She was considered a defender of women and played a significant role in the Inca calendar.
Inca mythology often portrayed Mama Killa as a beautiful woman, her face depicted as a silver disk. She was served by dedicated priestesses. One myth associated with the moon involved a fox who fell in love with Mama Killa. When he ascended to the sky, she squeezed him against her, creating the dark spots often seen on the moon.
Inca people feared lunar eclipses, believing that they were caused by an animal attacking Mama Killa. During these events, people would attempt to scare away the animal with noise and gestures, fearing that the world might be plunged into darkness if the attack was successful.
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