Supay

Supay is a deity in the ancient Inca religion, often associated with the underworld, death, and disease. The name "Supay" translates to "devil" or "Satan" in the Quechua language, which was widely spoken in the Inca Empire. In Hebrew, the concept can be loosely translated as שד (shed), meaning "demon" or "evil spirit." Supay was feared and revered by the Incas, who believed that he ruled over the Uku Pacha, the underworld in Inca mythology. Offerings were made to Supay to appease him and prevent misfortune. The figure of Supay has evolved in modern Andean folklore, often being depicted as a horned, dark-skinned figure with hooves, similar to the Christian devil. In Aymara, another indigenous language of the Andes, Supay is known as Supay or Supayapa.