GLYPHS: THE SCRIBE: PLACES

Cochabamba, Qullasuyu

 

The city where Anta-Anclla goes after marrying; near Amantaní.

Hanan Pacha

 

The celestial realm in the sky; home of Inti and Mama Killa. Represented by the condor.

Kay Pacha

 

Home to people; an intermediary realm between Hanan Pacha and Ukhu Pacha. Represented by the puma.

Piccho

 

Citadel used by Emperor Sinchi Ruq’a; probably Machu Picchu.

Puno

 

Village on shore of Titiqaqa; the beginning of the walk to Sacsayhuamán.

Putina

 

Village on the shores of Titiqaqa where narrator returns after leaving Arequipa.

Qusqu

 

Capital city at the base of Sacsayhuamán; founded by Manqu Qhapaq.

Sacsayhuamán

 

The fortress above Qusqu built by Inti (fictional).

Ukhu Pacha

 

The inner earth; home to Supay, god of death; represented by the serpent or snake.

Viacha

 

Small village to the south of Lake Titiqaqa.