Inca Mythology
- Mama Quilla, the goddess of the moon, the menstrual cycle, and a protector of women
- Mama Ocllo, mother goddess, associated with fertility
- Sara Mama, goddess of grain
- Pacha Kamaq, Creator of the World
- Pachamama, fertility goddess who presides over planting and harvesting and causes earthquakes
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