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[[File:Peru-112 (2217380753).jpg|thumb|Pinkuylluna hill across from the main site ( pinkuyllo means a wind musical instrument similar to the Andean flute): a “Qollqa” or “Pirwa”; that is, a granary or storehouse for food, clothing and weapons for the local army. (CC BY SA 2.0, 2007 Dennis G. Jarvis)]] |
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Qollca, “The Storehouse”, is an Inka name for an asterism with multiple identifications. |
Qollca, “The Storehouse”, is an Inka name for an asterism with multiple identifications. |
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* Qollca (Qechua spelling) |
* Qollca (Qechua spelling) |
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* Qullqa |
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* Collca (Spanish spelling) |
* Collca (Spanish spelling) |
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* (c) The tail of [[Scorpius]] (η, θ, ι, κ, λ, and υ Scorpii) |
* (c) The tail of [[Scorpius]] (η, θ, ι, κ, λ, and υ Scorpii) |
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=== Sources |
=== Sources, Transfer and Transformation of the Constellation === |
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Here we give a list of all sources where the name is attested. |
Here we give a list of all sources where the name is attested. |
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Latest revision as of 07:26, 17 May 2025
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Qollca, “The Storehouse”, is an Inka name for an asterism with multiple identifications.
Etymology and History
Origin of Constellation
where was it mentioned, what is the earliest source ...
Spelling Variants
- Qollca (Qechua spelling)
- Qullqa
- Collca (Spanish spelling)
Identifications
Depending on the season and context, the term "qollca" can have the following identifications:
- (a) The Pleiades (also Qutu, The Pile)
- (b) The Hyades (also Pisqacollca, The Five Storehouses)
- (c) The tail of Scorpius (η, θ, ι, κ, λ, and υ Scorpii)
Sources, Transfer and Transformation of the Constellation
Here we give a list of all sources where the name is attested.
| Source | Identification |
|---|---|
| Pleiades | |
| The Hyades | |
| The tail of Scorpius (η, θ, ι, κ, λ, and υ Scorpii) |
Mythology
mnemonic tales and cultural significance
Weblinks
References
- References (general)
