Mama Qucha

Mama Qucha, ‘Mother Sea’, was also the goddess of fish and guardian of sailors and fishermen. In Inca belief she was wife of the creator Wiraqucha, mother of the Sun, Inti, and the Moon, Mama Killa, and one of the four Elemental Mothers.

She was invoked to calm rough waters and bring good fishing, and mattered most to coastal peoples. She dwelt in Hanan Pacha, the world above, and was identified with the rain that waters the fields.