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Mama Killa

Mama Quilla (Quechua: Mama Killa, Aymara: Mama Killa) is the Incan goddess of the moon, associated with the night, the calendar, and the menstrual cycle. In Quechua, "Mama" means "mother" and "Quilla" means "moon." The moon was considered a powerful and nurturing force in Incan culture, and Mama Quilla was revered as a protector of women, marriage, and fertility. She was often depicted as a beautiful woman wearing a silver dress and a crown of gold, reflecting the moon's luminosity. Mama Quilla was part of the central triad of Incan deities, alongside Inti (the sun god) and Viracocha (the creator god). The Incan calendar was based on the lunar cycle, and Mama Quilla's phases were carefully observed for agricultural and ceremonial purposes. In Hebrew, the term does not have a direct translation, but she can be referred to as אלת הירח (Alet HaYareach), meaning "goddess of the moon."

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Mama Killa
Mother Moon in Inca mythology
Mama Quilla, in Inca mythology and religion, was the third power and goddess of the moon. She was the older sister and wife of Inti, daughter of Viracocha and mother of Manco Cápac and Mama Uqllu (Mama Ocllo), mythical founders of the Inca empire and culture. She was the goddess of marriage and the menstrual cycle, and considered a defender of women. She was also important for the Inca calendar.
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