Some of the One World Creatures

Glossary

Words in Quechua – English Definition

  • Achkyi: Light
  • Akiya: Comes from the word Akilla, which means chosen one, chosen among many
  • Apotequil: Comes from the word Apocatequils, which means Incan God of Lightning
  • Atiq: Victor; the one who can achieve something
  • Azel: Nobel*
  • Illapa: Fire arm, lightning
  • Ihxu: To be born a leader (astrological term)* 
  • Kachi: Taken from the word Kachichay, which means to crystallize, rennet and salt
  • Kani: I am
  • K’antu: Song or sacred Incan flower 

The Night Song poem

Tutapi Candana Taqui (Quechua version)

Indi ñami pacajurca,

lucerocuna inti shina ninanda punllayachin. 

Kunan tutapi mana ñucanchigllachu canchig.

Ñucanchig cuyay sinchimari can,

shinami, cay sumag candotaca candajuni.

Ayllucuna magia shinami can.

Ama manchaychu,

cunan tutapi ninandami punllayachinga, michagu shina.

Maps: One World vs New World