Viracocha

Viracocha (pronounced [wiɾaˈkotʃa]), also known as Apu Qun Tiqsi Wiraqocha or simply Wiraqocha, is a creator deity in the pre-Inca and Inca mythology of the Andean regions of South America. The name Viracocha is composed of two Quechua words: wira (fat) and qocha (lake), which can be translated to Hebrew as בִּירָקוֹצ'ה (בִּירָקוֹצ'ה). In Aymara, it is known as Tunupa or Thunupa. Viracocha is often considered the supreme god and is associated with the elements of water, storms, and creation. He is frequently depicted as a bearded figure, sometimes with tears in his eyes, symbolizing his sorrow for humanity. Viracocha is credited with creating the world, the stars, and the first people, who were fashioned from stone. He is also believed to have brought forth the sun, moon, and stars, and to have taught humanity the arts of civilization. The worship of Viracocha was widespread, and his influence extended across the Inca Empire, where he was revered as the god of the sky and the sea.