INCA SUN WORSHIP. An Inca captain offers a libation to the sun, then drinks the

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INCA SUN WORSHIP. An Inca captain offers a libation to the sun, then drinks the

INCA SUN WORSHIP.
An Inca captain offers a libation to the sun, then drinks the offering himself in the belief that he is an incarnation of the sun god. Pen and ink drawing from El primer nueva cronica y buen gobierno, 1583-1615, by Felipe Guaman Poma de Ayala

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American Indian Andean Ayala Captain Deity El Primer Nueva Cronica Y Buen El Primer Nueva Cronica Y Buen Gobierno Felipe Folklore Glass Guaman Halberd Headdress Helmet Inca Incarnation New World Offering Peru Peruvian Poma Precolumbian Primer Nueva Cronica Ritual Shield South American Sun God Sunface Tunic Warrior Worship Divinity Libation

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This print captures a significant moment in Inca culture - the ritual of sun worship. The image showcases an Inca captain, adorned in traditional attire and armed with a halberd and shield, offering a libation to the mighty sun god. Believing himself to be an incarnation of this powerful deity, he then proceeds to drink the sacred offering. The intricate pen and ink drawing is taken from "El primer nueva cronica y buen gobierno" by Felipe Guaman Poma de Ayala, dating back to the 16th century. It provides us with a glimpse into the rich folklore and spiritual beliefs of the ancient Andean civilization. The captain's elaborate headdress and helmet symbolize his high status within Inca society as well as his connection to divine forces. His tunic reflects traditional Peruvian design elements while also serving as a canvas for text that likely holds further insights into their rituals or historical events. This artwork serves as a reminder of how deeply ingrained religious practices were in pre-Columbian South American cultures like the Incas. Their reverence for nature's most potent source of energy - the sun - underscores their profound understanding of its life-giving power. As we gaze upon this mesmerizing depiction, we are transported back in time, witnessing firsthand an essential aspect of Inca spirituality: their unwavering devotion to worshipping celestial entities that governed their lives.

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