Era
Early Modern Period
Start date
1200 AD
End Date
1533 AD
Religion
Inca Religion
Main Teachings
Reciprocity with gods, nature, concept of 'ayni' or mutual aid, underworld called Ukhu Pacha
Metaphysical Beliefs
Polytheism
Ethical and Moral Principles
Reciprocity and community
Ritual and Devotional Practices
Offerings, Festivals
Spiritual Practices
Meditation, Dream interpretation
Foundational Teachings and Scriptures
Oral tradition, Quechua songs
Narrative Traditions
Creation myths
Sub Type
Indigenous
Historical and Cultural Context
Ancient Religions
Historical Development
Primal or Indigenous Religion
Geographical Distribution
Western Religions
Organizational Structure
Institutional Religions
Scriptural Authority
Revealed Religion
Sociological Approach
Ethnic Religion
Philosophical or Ideological Focus
Naturalistic Religion
Gods or Deities
Inti, Viracocha
Beliefs on the Afterlife and End Times
Afterlife in the underworld (Uku Pacha)
Existance of Afterlife
Yes
Existance of Reincarnation
Yes
Religious Structures
Temples, Huacas
Religious Leader Types or Roles
Willaq Umu (Priests), Pachacuti (Shamans)