Mamaquilla

Mama Quilla, Mother Moon, was the older sister and wife of Inti and daughter of Viracocha. She was mother of Manco Capac and Mama Ocllo, the mythical founders of the Inca state, goddess of marriage and the menstrual cycle, and a defender of women. She mattered for the Inca calendar.

She was pictured as a beautiful woman who wept silver tears, and a lunar eclipse meant an animal was attacking her. Her temple in Cusco was served by priestesses.