Urcuchillay
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Urcuchillay was the name given to Lyra
by the Incas. Urcuchillay was worshipped by herders
and believed to be a multicolored llama
who watched over animals.
Lyra
Lyra is a small constellation. It is one of the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd century astronomer Ptolemy, and remains one of the 88 modern constellations recognized by the International Astronomical Union. Its principal star, Vega — a corner of the Summer Triangle — is one of the brightest...
by the Incas. Urcuchillay was worshipped by herders
Herder
A herder is a worker who lives a possibly semi-nomadic life, caring for various domestic animals, in places where these animals wander pasture lands....
and believed to be a multicolored llama
Llama
The llama is a South American camelid, widely used as a meat and pack animal by Andean cultures since pre-Hispanic times....
who watched over animals.