Named for the sun god in Inca religion, also called Apu-Punchau, believed to be the ancestor of the Incas. Inti was at the head of the state cult. He was usually represented in human form, his face portrayed as a gold disk from which rays and flames extended. Inti’s sister was the moon, Mama-Kilya, who was portrayed as a silver disk with human features. (M 34353)
Name proposed and citation prepared by SBNC.
Avastatud: 24-9-1960 Avastamiskoht: Palomar Avastajad: van Houten, C. J., van Houten-Groeneveld, I., Gehr | ||
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