What is "pariacaca"

In Incan and pre-Incan mythology, Pariacaca was a god of water and rainstorms and a creator god. He was born a falcon but later became human.

Category:Inca gods Category:Creator gods Category:Sky and weather gods Category:Sea and river gods

Pariacaca, Paria Caca, Paryaqaqa, Parya Qaqa, (possibly from Quechua parya reddish; copper; sparrow, qaqa rock) or Tullujuto (possibly from Quechua tullu bone, qutu heap, "bone heap") is the highest mountain in the Pariacaca mountain range (or Huarochirí mountain range) in the Andes of Peru, with a summit elevation of above sea level. It is situated on the border of the regions of Junín and Lima, southeast of Qullqip'ukru and Quriwasi. In ancient times it was considered a sacred mountain.