Religion

=__Religion__= __ ﻿ __ They believed in a higher power which they called, "Viracocha." In honour of him they built a statue made of gold and built a temple for him. To the Incas he was more than a Creator, they saw him as a Civilizer and Changer of things. Incas prayed to Viracocha when they needed reassurence and for peace and safety. Another God they worshiped was Inti Illapa, which is the lord of Thuder and Lightning, Rain and Hail. The Incas prayed to him when there was a crop-threatening drought. Priests controled the sancuaries and chose the girls who would become the "Sun Virgins." Sun Virgins prepared the offerings and drinks at a ceremony, they would weave and spin the wool to make clothing for the Royal Families. **Book-->Life of the Incas in ancient Peru*Page129**
 * Book-->Life of the Incas in ancient Peru*Page 123 **
 * Book-->Life of the Incas in ancient Peru*Page 125**

Inca Deities---
 * Deity || Role ||
 * Cuichu--- || god of the rainbow ||
 * Illapu--- || god of weather ||
 * inti--- || sun god and supreme god ||
 * Mama Kilya--- || moon goddess ||
 * Mama---Qoca || sea mother ||
 * Paca Mama--- || earth mother ||
 * Viracocha--- || creator god ||
 * []**
 * Their artwork was usually modeled around their religion. Made figurines of their Gods.**