Ekeko

deity Tiwanakan single tradition · 1

The Ekeko is the Tiwanakan god of abundance and prosperity in the mythology and folklore of the people from the Altiplano. He is a traditional god of luck and prosperity popular in the western region of Bolivia. Its chief importance in popular culture is as the main figure of the annual Alasitas fair.

When

Attested period
-600 – 2020
Historical notes
Associated with the pre-Columbian Tiwanaku civilization.

Sources

wikipedia (1)

Source passages

“Throughout other regions the festival for the Ekeko is held in October and known by the name Calvario.”

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