Tunupa
deity Inca single tradition · 1
An alternate name for Wiracochan, the messenger of Viracocha. A rock formation at Ollantaytambo is said by local legend to represent this figure. The name Tunupa refers to the same entity described as the pilgrim preacher of knowledge and master of time.
Relationships
- serves
- Viracocha
- co occurs with
- Wiracochan
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“A rock formation in the small village of Ollantaytambo in southern Peru is said by local legend to be a naturally formed or carved representation of the messenger of Viracocha named Wiracochan or Tunupa.”
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