In South American indigenous cultures, a spirit or supernatural being, particularly in Andean folklore and mythology.
From Quechua and Aymara languages of the Andes region; the word reflects pre-Columbian spiritual beliefs that were maintained through colonial times to the present day.
Andean people have seamlessly blended indigenous spirit beliefs with Catholicism for 500 years, creating celebrations where Catholic saints and ancient nature spirits coexist peacefully in the same ceremony.
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