The Incas Religion Revolved Around Pleasing the Gods And They Practiced Human Sacrifice

The Inca civilization thrived in one of the world's most challenging environments. Because of the harsh and unpredictable environment, the Inca religion emphasized ceremonies to gain the favor of the gods, who were typically connected with natural forces like the sun, water, and thunder.

The Inca emperor was regarded as divine and served as the state's religious leader. The High Priest of the Sun, Willaq Umu ("priest who recounts"), stood next to him. Pachacuti, the Inca emperor, made Inti, the Sun God, the most significant Inca god, and declared that the Sapa Inca was Inti's son. Other significant Inca gods include Viracocha, who was credited with creating everything, including the sun, moon, and stars, as well as the earth and humans; and Illapa, the thunder god, who was tasked with providing rain at vital periods in the agricultural cycle.

The Inca made a variety of offerings to their gods in order to establish and preserve ties with them. Prayers, food, coca leaves, weaved linen, and animals were among them. The Incas sacrificed captive troops and even infants on rare instances, such as during natural calamities and conflicts.