Perusino, Perusina, Inti, Pachamama, Viracocha, Illapa The creation of the world by Viracocha “Right at the beginning,” her father began, as he lit the fire in the house flickered a little higher, “there was nothing but darkness and Chaos. But...
It was one of those nights when the sky was dotted with stars and the moon loomed over the landscape like half a potato. Perusino and Perusina sat on the shore of a deep blue lake, throwing flat stones into the water.
As they walked through the village, they noticed a strange figure in the marketplace. It was Illapa, the god of thunder and war. His spear crackled with energy, and he seemed to pace restlessly back and forth.
Perusina, Perusino and the great chaos with Pachamama It was a starry night in the Andes, and Perusina and Perusino were lying in their hut, snuggled up in warm alpaca blankets. But suddenly, the earth shook a little—not hard enough...
Perusina has often wondered how Viracocha managed to create so many things at once. "Maybe he just had a list!" she says, while trying to explain to Perusino why one shouldn't just leave all one's things lying around. But Perusino is certain: If Viracocha could create the world, then he can also create his chaos—and just leave it at that!
Hello, little weathermen! Today I'm telling you about Illapa, the mighty god of thunder, lightning, and rain. Without him, the Inca Empire would have been a dusty affair, because without rain, no corn grows—and without corn, no chicha (corn beer), no corn cake, and especially no popcorn! A disaster! The Incas believed that Illapa was not only in charge of the weather, but also of war and the sky. After all, he was quite a wild fellow with a golden club and a huge water jug. I bet he loved throwing lightning around!
Hey everyone, it's me, Perusino, the best explorer of the Inca Empire (and no, my sister isn't allowed to read this, or we'll have a fight). Today I'm going to tell you who Perusina is—my little sister who questions everything, barges in everywhere, and somehow always runs away faster than me.
Psst! Have you ever wondered who actually makes sure that we have food, that the earth supports us and that the sun doesn't just say: "I'm bored, I'm going to run away"? Very simple - Pachamama! She is the benevolent...
Hello, curious sun worshippers! As true as I am from Peru, I'll tell you about the most important boss in the Inca heaven: Inti, the sun god! Imagine you have a giant flashlight that never goes out and warms everything – that's Inti! Without him, the Inca Empire would simply be a freezing darkness with very bad-tempered llamas.
