Mama Pacha

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In Inca mythology, Mama Pacha or Pachamama was a dragoness fertility goddess who presided over planting and harvesting. She caused earthquakes. Her husband was either Pacha Camac or Inti, depending on the source. Llamas were sacrificed to her. Catholic conquest replaced her image with Virgin Mary with which she is identified in some parts of Peru.

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