Inca Puma

Joan Agie
Sep 16, 2022 By Joan Agie
Originally Published on Mar 21, 2021
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Kids will love this free printable Inca puma coloring pages resource. In Cusco and Machu Picchu, one can find three representations of animals which are namely the condor, puma, and the snake. According to ancient legends, the Incas who created these were polytheists and thus they worshipped nature like the sun, moon, stars, and lightning as Gods. The three animals represent heaven (Hanan Pacha), earth (Kay Pacha), and the world of the dead (Uku Pacha). The puma represents strength and wisdom and is symbolic of Kay Pacha. This divine animal portrays the power, strength, and agility of the world. These helpful sheets can also be used to learn more about Inca pumas offering the kids a chance to know more interesting facts about them! Did you know? Cusco, the capital of the Incas, is in the shape of a puma and the head of the animal is also present in the fortress of Sacsayhuaman.

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