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Pages in category "South American mythology" The following 10 pages are in this category, out of 10 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. C. Coco (folklore) E.
South American mythology (12 C, 10 P) P. Peruvian folklore (1 C, 14 P) U. ... Pages in category "South American folklore" The following 5 pages are in this category ...
South American ghosts (2 C, 4 P) I. Indigenous South American legendary creatures (6 C, 12 P) L. Latin American legendary creatures (3 C, 1 P) S. Spanish-language ...
Viracocha (also Wiraqocha, Huiracocha; Quechua Wiraqucha) is the great creator deity in the pre-Inca and Inca mythology in the Andes region of South America. According to the myth Viracocha had human appearance [1] and was generally considered as bearded. [2] According to the myth he ordered the construction of Tiwanaku. [3]
She then died of her injuries and now haunts the forests and mountain ranges. In a third origin story, she was an unfaithful wife who cheated on her husband with the couple's employer, a patron. Upon discovering her infidelity, the jealous husband murdered both her and the patron. She died but her soul remains in a one-legged body.
Pachamama is a goddess revered by the indigenous peoples of the Andes.In Inca mythology she is an "Earth Mother" type goddess, [1] and a fertility goddess who presides over planting and harvesting, embodies the mountains, and causes earthquakes.
Pages in category "Indigenous South American legendary creatures" The following 12 pages are in this category, out of 12 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Pages in category "South American deities" The following 10 pages are in this category, out of 10 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A. Abira (deity)