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Parchment-style artwork of Inti shining over Cusco, golden rays and temples, Inca mythology scene.

Inti Sun God and Divine Ancestor (Inca Mythology)

November 25, 2025

American Gods and Deities·Gods & Deities

Inti is the vital sun god of the Inca civilization, revered as the giver of life, warmth, and agricultural fertility. His golden rays were believed to nourish crops, sustain human and animal life, and maintain the cosmic balance between earth and sky. Inti is also the divine ancestor of the Sapa Inca, the emperor, linking celestial power directly to political

Parchment-style artwork of Huitzilopochtli, Aztec sun god, with fiery serpent weapon and celestial battle scene.

American Gods and Deities·Gods & Deities

Huitzilopochtli: The Warrior Sun of the Mexica (Aztec Mythology)

Huitzilopochtli, meaning “Hummingbird of the Left (South)” in Nahuatl, is the radiant warrior deity of the Mexica, better known as the Aztecs. He embodies the sun’s relentless journey through the heavens and the unending struggle against cosmic darkness. Patron of warfare, sacrifice, and the Mexica nation itself, Huitzilopochtli stands as