Of the greatest gods, Inti, the Sun God, was second only to Viracocha, the creator god.
in importance. Inti was higher than other gods such as Thunder God and Pachamama, Mother Earth.
Inca visualized Inti as a man: his wife was the moon. Inti was the Sun and controlled everything it entails: The Sun brings the heat, light and sunshine necessary for agriculture. The sun (along with the Earth) had power over all foods: at his will, agriculture grew and animals evolved.
