# R — Inca Glossary

> From the Inca Glossary by Patt O'Neill (© 2007, 2008, 2014).
> Web page: https://incaglossary.com/r
> 97 terms. Each term heading links to that term's own Markdown file.

## [ractania](https://incaglossary.com/r/ractania.md)

(n) A type of geranium whose roots were charred and, while still very
hot, packed around the teeth and left there to cool. It was very
painful, but a treatment of last resort for people with gum disease. It
burned away the diseased flesh which allowed new, healthy gum to grow. [ACA]

## [rainbow](https://incaglossary.com/r/rainbow.md)

*See*,
 [k'uychi](https://incaglossary.com/k-prime/kuychi.md).

## [raio, rayo](https://incaglossary.com/r/raio.md)

(n) Rays of jungle lightning that come from the fire of the
cosmos (sp). [MBE]
Raio is often female lightning, but may be used for both male and
female. Female lightning is vertical and strikes very quickly, almost
without noise, straight down into the earth. It has the power to kill
or carry away women, but not men. She is also a thief, striking into
the earth where someone has hidden coins and takes the treasure up to
the sky. [ACES]
(*See*,
 [illapa](https://incaglossary.com/i/illapa.md), [relámpago](https://incaglossary.com/r/relampago.md).)

## [raise the soul](https://incaglossary.com/r/raise-the-soul.md)

Languages: Eng · phrase

This procedure is performed by the two [alzadores](https://incaglossary.com/a/alzador.md) of the [curandero](https://incaglossary.com/c/curandero.md)
session in two different procedures depending on which part of the
ceremony is being performed. The first time consists of snuffing the
alcohol and perfume mixture, lifting the shell containing the brew with
both hands in three phases to demarcate the sections of the patient's
body: (1) feet to waist (followed by snuffing), (2) waist to neck
(followed by snuffing, and (3) neck to crown of the head (followed by
snuffing). This purifies and protects the patient. The second time the
alzadores move their shells all over the patient's body, ingesting the
entire contents of their shells whenever they discover a painful spot.
At the same time they press their heads against the troubled area. Then
the shells are refilled and the search for sore areas continues. [WOFW]

## [raise the staff](https://incaglossary.com/r/raisethestaff.md)

Languages: Eng · phrase

In a divination session, it is the inhalation of a perfume or
a liquid mixture of boiled San Pedro cactus and tobacco while holding a
 [staff](https://incaglossary.com/s/staff.md) from the [curandero's mesa](https://incaglossary.com/c/curanderomesa.md) over his head. The
operation of “raising,” which is performed by the curandero, his
assistants [[alzadores](https://incaglossary.com/a/alzador.md)],
and the patient(s) several times as a libation, offering, or tribute to
the cosmos intended to clear the mind. If those involved have a
difficult time raising the staff after the divination, it is a certain
sign that [witchcraft](https://incaglossary.com/w/witch.md) is involved. [WOFW]

## [ramra](https://incaglossary.com/r/ramra.md)

(n) *Betula
nigra*.
The bark soaked in urine gives colour to sole leather, it can also dye
cottons and woolens a cinnamon hue. The bark serves also as a tannin.
Pounded up and mixed with lard, the leaves are applied as a poultice to
cleanse and heal ulcers. Without lard, they are valued in treating
inflammations. When applied to fresh wounds, they staunch the flow of
blood. [REPC]

- Image: https://incaglossary.com/images/R_files/ramra1.jpg — Ramra, also known as river birch.
- Image: https://incaglossary.com/images/R_files/ramra2.png — Bark of ramra tree.

## [randa](https://incaglossary.com/r/randa.md)

Languages: UNK

(n) Cleansing with a chicken to free a victim of the evil
spirits which have possessed him. The chicken, once cut open and
stuffed with purple and white corn, is fed to the [huacas](https://incaglossary.com/h/huaca.md), together with three bottles of [chicha](https://incaglossary.com/ch/chicha.md), salted fish, and hot peppers,
in order to quench their thirst and placate their hunger, thereby
saving the victim. [GOL]

## [ranti](https://incaglossary.com/r/ranti.md)

(n) Complimentary quality; soul mate. The unity of two harmonized [masintin](https://incaglossary.com/m/masintin.md) energies. [KOAK]
The most powerful relationships are either [hapu](https://incaglossary.com/h/hapu.md)
or ranti. Ranti relationships are relationships of equivalence with a
common theme. They have masintin qualities (opposite) that bring power
to aspects of life. [JLH]
Equal, double, shadow, twin. [ANON1] (adj)
Equivalent. [RS]
[QNO]

## [rantintin](https://incaglossary.com/r/rantintin.md)

(n) An
idiosyncratic term referring to a transfer of [energy](https://incaglossary.com/s/subtleenergy.md) or [medicine](https://incaglossary.com/m/medicine.md).
 [ANON1]

## [rantiymi](https://incaglossary.com/r/rantiymi.md)

(n) My complementary one. [JLH]

## [raqra kunka](https://incaglossary.com/r/raqra-kunka.md)

(adj) Hoarse. [QP]

## [rastreador](https://incaglossary.com/r/rastreador.md)

Languages: Span

(n) From *rastrear*, to track, trace, trail. [SEES] A tracker;
one who helps the [curandero](https://incaglossary.com/c/curandero.md) [see](https://incaglossary.com/s/seeing.md) during a healing session. [WOFW]

## [rastreo](https://incaglossary.com/r/rastreo.md)

Languages: Span

(n) From *rastrear*, to track, trace, trail . [SEES] [Divination](https://incaglossary.com/d/divination.md)/diagnosis. One of the curing
acts in the [curandero session](https://incaglossary.com/appendix/k). [WOFW]
Divination. [GOL]

## [rattle ayahuasca](https://incaglossary.com/r/rattle-ayahuasca.md)

*See*,
 [ayahuasca cascabel](https://incaglossary.com/a/ayahuascacascabel.md).

## [raurak sonqo](https://incaglossary.com/r/raurak-sonqo.md)

(adj)
Irate, angry, fervently mad. Etymologically identical to [sonqo raurahuan](https://incaglossary.com/s/sonqoraurahuan.md). [DYE]

## [rawway onqoy, rawway unquy](https://incaglossary.com/r/rawway-onqoy.md)

(n) Fever. [QP]

## [raya-balsa](https://incaglossary.com/r/raya-balsa.md)

Languages: Span

(n) By taking the juice of the shoots of raya-balsa (*Montrichardla
arborescens Schott*) and [dieting](https://incaglossary.com/d/diet.md), one
would be able to travel under the water. [MSIN]

- Image: https://incaglossary.com/images/R_files/rayabalsa.jpg — Raya-balsa.

## [rayamama](https://incaglossary.com/r/rayamama.md)

(n) The mythological [mama](https://incaglossary.com/m/mama.md) of the river ray (*Potamotrygon
hystrix*), also known as a pambamuri.
 [AYV]

## [raymi](https://incaglossary.com/r/raymi.md)

(n) Celebration; festivity; party; fiesta. [RS]
A festival, celebration (originally ceremonial in nature). [ANON1]

## [raymi napa](https://incaglossary.com/r/raymi-napa.md)

(n) A
 [llama](https://incaglossary.com/ll/llama.md) flock dedicated for
sacrifice. [HOI] (*See*, [napa](https://incaglossary.com/n/napa.md).)

## [raymi yahuar, raymi yawar](https://incaglossary.com/r/raymiyahuar.md)

(n) A blood celebration. [THIM]
The [sacrificed] animal's blood (life) and fat (power) returns to the [apu](https://incaglossary.com/a/apu.md). [WOFW]

---

**The
ritual shows that the individual's corporeal life is dependent upon the
environmental life. The ritual symbolically circulates the blood to the
ecological parts of the [ayllu](https://incaglossary.com/a/ayllu.md) body, which
in return assures the life within [the inhabitants'] own bodies by
providing a good harvest. They must physically, ritually circulate the
fat and blood through all the parts, or they may wither just as plants
do.** [WOFW] (*Compare*, [qhapaq hucha](https://incaglossary.com/q-prime/qhapaqhucha.md).)

---

- Image: https://incaglossary.com/images/R_files/raymiyawar.jpg — Raymi yahuar. A family sacrifices a white lamb and [llama](https://incaglossary.com/ll/llama.md) during preparations for [Tinku](https://incaglossary.com/t/tinku.md).

## [razcataricuni](https://incaglossary.com/r/razcataricuni.md)

(n)
Double vision. [DYE]

## [recados](https://incaglossary.com/r/recados.md)

Languages: Span

(n) Literally, *gift, message*.
Items placed in a [despacho](https://incaglossary.com/d/despacho.md). [KOAK]

## [recapitulation](https://incaglossary.com/r/recapitulation.md)

Languages: Eng

*See*, [kutichiy](https://incaglossary.com/k/kutichiy.md).

## [red ayahuasca](https://incaglossary.com/r/red-ayahuasca.md)

*See*,
 [ayahuasca colorada](https://incaglossary.com/a/ayahuascacolorada.md).

## [red magic](https://incaglossary.com/r/red-magic.md)

(n) In the Amazon, the equivalent of black, or harmful, magic. [BOA]

## [refresco](https://incaglossary.com/r/refresco.md)

Languages: Span

From Spanish *refrescar* (to refresh, to cool). [SEES] The last
step in the [curandero healing ceremony](https://incaglossary.com/appendix/k).
The participants and the location are orally sprayed with a mixture of
holy water, white cornmeal, white flowers, white sugar, sweet-lime
juice, and powdered lime in the faces, on the necks (front and back),
and over the hands (front and back). The space where the mesa was laid
and the four corners of the room are also drenched. [WPH] This final
oral spraying is often followed by a symbolic *meal*
where small amounts of these refreshments are consumed by all present,
serving a double function. Not only does the refresco refresh and
sweeten to bring good fortune to all present, it also cuts the effect
of the [huachuma](https://incaglossary.com/h/huachuma.md) because it counteracts
the *hot* nature of the hallucinogen with its cool or *fresh*
properties. [GOL] *Compare*, [kamay](https://incaglossary.com/k/kamay.md).

## [rejsiy](https://incaglossary.com/r/rejsiy.md)

*See*, [riqsiy](https://incaglossary.com/r/riqsiy.md).

## [relámpago](https://incaglossary.com/r/relampago.md)

Languages: Span

(n) Male lightning, associated with loud rumblings, does not come to
earth. It either flashes from cloud to cloud or partway to earth at a
diagonal. [ACES]
(*See*,
 [illapa](https://incaglossary.com/i/illapa.md), [raio](https://incaglossary.com/r/raio.md).)

## [remocaspi](https://incaglossary.com/r/remocaspi.md)

(n) (*Aspidosperma excelsum, Pithecellobium laetum*.) This plant's
cathartic medicine facilitates the knowledge of magical esoteric
sciences, but will kill those who do not [diet](https://incaglossary.com/d/diet.md)
strictly before ingesting it. [AYV]
(*See*,
 [palero](https://incaglossary.com/p/palero.md).)

## [remolino](https://incaglossary.com/r/remolino.md)

Languages: Span

(n) (1) A whirlpool. The symbol of the spiral. It's mystical
significance is “as above, so below,” and “from a point of departure is
born and delivered the point of origin.” One adopts this concept as a
base, since from one point all is born and contained. In other words,
man is endowed to take everything from its origin and embrace and
absorb all that the universe contains. *The spiral represents the
creative aspect of the mandala, which gives expression to something new
and unique in psychic development* [emphasis mine]; the spiral
manifestation contrasts with the conservative circular aspect of the
mandala, which restores a previously existing order in the psyche. [WOFW] Whirlwind,
whirlpool.[GOL]
 (*See*, also, [medicine wheel](https://incaglossary.com/m/medicinewheel.md) and the image of a
mandala therein.) (2) The “drunkenness” associated with ingestion of [huachuma](https://incaglossary.com/h/huachuma.md) infusions. [GOL]
(3) Geomagnetic anchor and transmission points, natural vortices, are
understood as places that inherently possess sacred space. Many believe
the veil between this world and the spirit world is more easily
breached in these places and a blending of the two worlds is more
evident. The [Qoricancha](https://incaglossary.com/q/qoricancha.md) (*see*, for more
on this) is built upon one of the most powerful of these sacred places
acting much like the hub of a wheel . [PSPM]

- Image: https://incaglossary.com/images/R_files/remolino1.png — The whirlpool or spiral seen from the side is a cone. Under the base of the upper cone there is a lower cone that is a mirror image of the first, with its apex pointing downward. The region where the bases of the two cones meet (heavy black line) corresponds to the [kaypacha](https://incaglossary.com/k/kaypacha.md) and the sacred space delineated by and around the [mesa](https://incaglossary.com/m/mesa.md). (The spiral is one of fifteen basic motifs based on [phosphenes](https://incaglossary.com/p/phosphene.md) that apparently are triggered by hallucinogens.) The Quechua describe the world as a top floating in space with man occupying the upper portion and the inhabitants of the [Ukhupacha](https://incaglossary.com/u/ukhupacha.md) on the lower portion. [WOFW]
- Image: https://incaglossary.com/images/R_files/remolino2.png

## [renaco, renaquilla](https://incaglossary.com/r/renaco.md)

(n) *Ficus trigonata* is said to give the [vegetalista](https://incaglossary.com/v/vegetalista.md) the ability to travel
underwater. [MSIN] If those
who ingest this bush have [dieted](https://incaglossary.com/d/diet.md) properly,
the [mama](https://incaglossary.com/m/mama.md)
of this plant will come in dreams and teach the quester how to heal
with the plant, which is unmatched in curative powers for fractures and
lesions. It can be applied raw or cooked. [AYV]

- Image: https://incaglossary.com/images/R_files/renaco.jpg — Renaco

## [reqsiy](https://incaglossary.com/r/reqsiy.md)

*See*, [riqsiy](https://incaglossary.com/r/riqsiy.md).

## [Revash](https://incaglossary.com/r/revash.md)

(n) A
funerary complex 60 km from [Chachapoyas](https://incaglossary.com/ch/chachapoyas.md)
appearing in cliffs like tiny houses stuck to the rock. Revash's
funeral mansions are located in line, on the narrow hall shaped by the
cavity that was excavated in the rocky wall of an imposing canyon. They
remain almost intact. But the mummies located in there, with their
coverings and their belongings, were pillaged a long time ago, by
rodents and also by man's hand. The mausoleums resemble small houses
forming miniature "villages". [WIKI]

- Image: https://incaglossary.com/images/R_files/revash1.jpg — Mausoleums at Revash.
- Image: https://incaglossary.com/images/R_files/revash2.jpg — Mausoleums at Revash.

## [rhea](https://incaglossary.com/r/rhea.md)

(n) The ostrich-like bird of South America. The brown and white plumes
are believed to connect the wearer with his ancestors back to ancient
times. [IGMP]

- Image: https://incaglossary.com/images/R_files/rhea.jpg — A Rhea americana, height 4 to 5 feet.
- Image: https://incaglossary.com/images/R_files/rheahats.jpg — Andean celebrants with rhea-feather headwear.

## [ribereño](https://incaglossary.com/r/ribereno.md)

Languages: Span

(n) A person who lives on the river bank in the Amazon forest. [AYV]

## [ricachicuy](https://incaglossary.com/r/ricachicuy.md)

(n) A fund-raising ceremony for an [ayllu](https://incaglossary.com/a/ayllu.md)
during which members who made pledges pay them and return their [limandas](https://incaglossary.com/l/limanda.md) (sp.). [AWE]

## [ricsi](https://incaglossary.com/r/ricsi.md)

*See*, [riqsi](https://incaglossary.com/r/riqsi.md).

## [ricsina](https://incaglossary.com/r/ricsina.md)

(n)
Experiential knowledge, which the individual must balance with [yachana](https://incaglossary.com/y/yachana.md). [WCE] (*See*, also, [yachaj](https://incaglossary.com/y/yachaj.md).)

## [richacayani](https://incaglossary.com/r/richacayani.md)

(n)
Insomnia. [DYE]

## [rigsi](https://incaglossary.com/r/rigsi.md)

*See*, [riqsi](https://incaglossary.com/r/riqsi.md).

## [rikch'akuq](https://incaglossary.com/r/rikchakuq.md)

(adj) Similar. [QP]

## [rikch'aq](https://incaglossary.com/r/rikchaq.md)

(n) Kind, type. [QP]

## [rikch'ariy, rikch'arichiy](https://incaglossary.com/r/rikchariy.md)

(v) To wake up. [QP]

## [rikhurichiy](https://incaglossary.com/r/rikhurichiy.md)

(v) To make appear, to organize. [PSL]

## [rikhuriy](https://incaglossary.com/r/rikhuriy.md)

(v) To appear. [PSL]

## [rikoj](https://incaglossary.com/r/rikoj.md)

(n) Seer.[RS]
(*See*,
 [qhawaq](https://incaglossary.com/q-prime/qhawaq.md).)

## [Rikramanta](https://incaglossary.com/r/rikramanta.md)

Languages: Amaz

(n) A snake with arms and female breasts whose [icaro](https://incaglossary.com/i/icaro.md)
is sung to visit distant planets. [AYV]

- Image: https://incaglossary.com/images/R_files/rikramanta.jpg — Rikramanta. From a painting by [vegetalista](https://incaglossary.com/v/vegetalista.md) Pablo Amaringo. [AYV]

## [riksiy](https://incaglossary.com/r/riksiy.md)

*See*, [riqsiy](https://incaglossary.com/r/riqsiy.md).

## [rikuchikuy](https://incaglossary.com/r/rikuchikuy.md)

(n) Gift, present. [QP]

## [rikuchiy, rikurichiy](https://incaglossary.com/r/rikuchiy.md)

(v) To show, to exhibit. [PSL]

## [rikuy](https://incaglossary.com/r/rikuy.md)

(v) To see. [PSL]
[QP]To
notice. [RS]

## [rilihiyun](https://incaglossary.com/r/rilihiyun.md)

(n) Religion (sp.)

## [Rimacpampa, Limacpampa](https://incaglossary.com/r/rimacpampa.md)

(n) A large flat area on the eastern edge of ancient [Cusco](https://incaglossary.com/c/cusco.md) in which a number of important
festivals were held. [AEAA]
(Derived from a word for speech, conversation. [RS])

## [rimanakuy](https://incaglossary.com/r/rimanakuy.md)

(n) Traditional Andean wedding. [ROR]

## [rimarcarini](https://incaglossary.com/r/rimarcarini.md)

(v)
Talking nonsense. [DYE]

## [rimay](https://incaglossary.com/r/rimay.md)

(v) To speak. (n) Language, word. [QP]

## [rimaykuy](https://incaglossary.com/r/rimaykuy.md)

(v) To explain. [QP]

## [rimayta-muzpani](https://incaglossary.com/r/rimayta-muzpani.md)

(v) To
hesitate and stammer due to nervousness. [DYE]

## [rinriymichhuñin](https://incaglossary.com/r/rinriymichhunin.md)

(n)
Tinnitus, ringing of the ear. [DYE]

## [rinriychuñipa yahuan](https://incaglossary.com/r/rinriychunipa-yahuan.md)

(n)
Tinnitus; severe roaring of the ear. [DYE]

## [riparay](https://incaglossary.com/r/riparay.md)

(v)
To realize. [PSL]

## [riqsi](https://incaglossary.com/r/riqsi.md)

, ricsi,
rigsi: (n) Acquaintance; friendship. [RS]

## [riqsichiy](https://incaglossary.com/r/riqsichiy.md)

(v) To introduce someone. [QP]

## [riqsinakuqmasi](https://incaglossary.com/r/riqsinakuqmasi.md)

(n) Friend. [QP]

## [riqsiy](https://incaglossary.com/r/riqsiy.md)

, reqsiy,
rejsiy, riksiy, ricsina: (v) To know; to recognize; to examine; to have
seen. [RS]To know
(people and places), to recognize. [QP]

## [rit'i](https://incaglossary.com/r/riti.md)

(n) Snow.

## [riy](https://incaglossary.com/r/riy.md)

(v) To go. [QP]

## [Road of Wiracocha](https://incaglossary.com/r/roadofwiracocha.md)

(n) The [ceke](https://incaglossary.com/c/ceke.md) connecting [Tiwanako](https://incaglossary.com/t/tiwanako.md), Pucara and [Cusco](https://incaglossary.com/c/cusco.md), each city equidistant along the line. [IGMP]

- Image: https://incaglossary.com/images/R_files/wiracocharoad.jpg — Road of Wiracocha. A line drawn from Tiwanako to Cusco, goes directly through Pucará, which is exactly equidistant along this line from Cusco and Tiwanako.

## [Roal](https://incaglossary.com/r/roal.md)

(n) A guiding principle of power of the [Altomesayoc](https://incaglossary.com/a/altomesayoc.md);
a fully embodied Altomesayoq; the equivalence of power of the
Altomesayoq; directors of the [mesa](https://incaglossary.com/m/mesa.md). [JLH]

The creator spirit and head of the [Apu](https://incaglossary.com/a/apu.md)
gods who proposed the foundation of a city where they could all live in
harmony. None of the Apus responded, for which Roal punished them,
creating the sun and the moon. The Apus could not tolerate the light of
the sun, which dried them out, turning them into skin and bones, so
they preferred to remain in the darkness. [CDC]
Creator deity of the [Q'ero](https://incaglossary.com/q-prime/qero.md)
community of the Andes near [Cusco](https://incaglossary.com/c/cusco.md). [MLN]
The creator spirit (kamac)
who occupies the top of the hierarchy and governs the forces of nature
and maintains their equilibrium, assigning supervision of specialized
activities to the mountain spirits of lesser rank, the apus and awkis,
who originated from him. [JNP]

## [roctto](https://incaglossary.com/r/roctto.md)

(adj)
Deaf. [DYE]

## [rocttocay](https://incaglossary.com/r/rocttocay.md)

(n)
Deafness. [DYE]

## [rocttomcani](https://incaglossary.com/r/rocttomcani.md)

(v) To
become absolutely deaf. [DYE]

## [ronsapa](https://incaglossary.com/r/ronsapa.md)

Languages: Amaz

(n) A bee, used by [marupa](https://incaglossary.com/m/marupa.md) [sorcerers](https://incaglossary.com/s/sorcerer.md) as a [mariri](https://incaglossary.com/m/mariri.md).
 [AYV]

## [roq'a](https://incaglossary.com/r/roqa.md)

(n) Spiny plant *(Colletia
spinosa)*
used in folk medicine. [ROR]

- Image: https://incaglossary.com/images/R_files/paint43.jpg — Roq'a.

## [rumi](https://incaglossary.com/r/rumi.md)

(n) (1) Rock, stone. (2) Stone spirit. [RS]
(*See*,
 [khuya](https://incaglossary.com/k-prime/khuya.md), [encanto](https://incaglossary.com/e/encanto.md),
 [yachai sami rumi](https://incaglossary.com/y/yachaisamirumi.md).)

## [rumi maki](https://incaglossary.com/r/rumi-maki.md)

(n)
Literally, *stone
hand*. The
martial arts of the [Inca](https://incaglossary.com/i/inca.md), historically
known only amongst the elite. [RMFA]

## [Rumiñahui, Ruminawi, Ruminavi, Ruminagui](https://incaglossary.com/r/ruminahuia.md)

Literally, *stone
face*. [PGO] (*See*, [ñawi](https://incaglossary.com/n/nyawi.md).) The name of a general of the [Inca](https://incaglossary.com/i/inca.md) army and a brother of [Atahualpa](https://incaglossary.com/a/atahualpa.md).
When the Spanish imprisoned Inca Atahualpa in 1533, he promised
roomfuls of gold and silver to ransom himself. From his territories
Rumiñahui demanded basket loads of sacred objects placed on a caravan
of [llamas](https://incaglossary.com/ll/llama.md) to transport the treasure
through the mountains to Cajamarca, where the Inca was imprisoned.
Before he could be ransomed, however, Atahualpa was executed. In his
fury Rumiñahui ordered his horde of treasure hidden somewhere in the
Andes. [Compare this story with the one at [Quilliscacha](https://incaglossary.com/q/quilliscacha.md).] [FAE]
Born late 15th century, died June 25, 1535, was a general during the
civil war between [Atahualpa](https://incaglossary.com/a/atahualpa.md) and [Wascar](https://incaglossary.com/w/wascar.md), who after the death of Emperor
Atahualpa, led the resistance against the Spanish in the northern part
of the [Tawantinsuyu](https://incaglossary.com/t/tawantinsuyu.md) (modern-day
Ecuador) in 1533. His given name was Ati II Pillahuaso. [WIKI]

- Image: https://incaglossary.com/images/R_files/paint44.jpg — Rumiñawi depicted on a banknote from Ecuador, where he is an historical hero.

## [rumi sonqo](https://incaglossary.com/r/rumi-sonqo.md)

(adj) Hard hearted, cold hearted, literally, *heart
of stone*.
 [PSL]

## [runa](https://incaglossary.com/r/runa.md)

(n) Person, being. Plural is [runakuna](https://incaglossary.com/r/runakuna.md).
 [ROR]
[RS] Person
of indigenous descent. [CSCR]

## [Runa Antilis](https://incaglossary.com/r/runa-antilis.md)

(n) A
purported UFO landing site at [Lake Titicaca](https://incaglossary.com/l/laketiticaca.md). (*See*, [spaceships](https://incaglossary.com/s/spaceships.md).) [IGMP]

## [runachakuy](https://incaglossary.com/r/runachakuy.md)

(n) A church wedding. Also called casarakuy or warmichakuy.

## [runakuna](https://incaglossary.com/r/runakuna.md)

(n) (1) Plural of [runa](https://incaglossary.com/r/runa.md). (2) Tradition of
the people. [JLH]
(3) The common people.

## [runa kurku k'anchay](https://incaglossary.com/r/runakurkukanchay.md)

(n) The [luminous body](https://incaglossary.com/l/luminousbody.md). [PSPM]
Idiosyncratic term for the human light body or luminous body; differs
subtly in meaning from [poq'po](https://incaglossary.com/p/poqpo.md),
or human energy bubble, in that it refers to a light body that is
juxtaposed with the physical body, whereas poq'po refers to the living
energy fields that are intimately tied into and connected with the
human body; a preferable phrasing would be *k'anchaypa runa kurkun*.
 [ANON1]

## [runa masi](https://incaglossary.com/r/runa-masi.md)

(n) Fellow man. [PSL]

## [Runasimi](https://incaglossary.com/r/runasimi.md)

(n) Literally, *language of the people*. The native language of
the ancient [Incas](https://incaglossary.com/i/inca.md) and still the
dominant indigenous language of the Andean people.

## [runa tinya](https://incaglossary.com/r/runatinya.md)

(n) The Incas made war drums of human hides, which they called runa
(man) tinya (drum). The most important enemy leaders, or perhaps those
of whom it was most important to make an example, were turned into
artifacts. [SIH] *See*, [Quilliscacha](https://incaglossary.com/q/quilliscacha.md).

## [runauturuncu](https://incaglossary.com/r/runauturuncu.md)

(n) It is a zoöanthropomorphic entity, like the werewolf (loup-garou)
of Western lore, a human being who transforms or [shapeshifts](https://incaglossary.com/s/shapeshift.md) into the jaguar. [PGO]
There is a South American myth that the ancient dwellers of the forest
called runauturuncu. This name is formed with two Quechua words: *runa*
(man) and *uturuncu* ([jaguar](https://incaglossary.com/j/jaguar.md)). This
creature is a [sorcerer](https://incaglossary.com/s/sorcerer.md). Its power is believed to have
been obtained through a pact with [Supay](https://incaglossary.com/s/supay.md),
from reasons relating to revenge, and/or possession of animal vigor
with human intelligence. [WTC]
(*See*,
 [nagual](https://incaglossary.com/n/nagual.md), [double](https://incaglossary.com/d/double.md) and [therianthropy](https://incaglossary.com/t/therianthropy.md).)
One of the most prominent figures to appear in the archaeological
record has been what archaeologists call the *were-jaguar*.
This figure is known by distinctive snarling mouths, toothless gums or
long, curved fangs, and even claws. It is believed in myth that a
jaguar was to have copulated with a human female and gave rise to this
creature. [EWO]
[therianthropy.html](https://incaglossary.com/therianthropy)

- Image: https://incaglossary.com/images/R_files/droppedImage-40.jpg
- Image: https://incaglossary.com/images/R_files/droppedImage-41.jpg
- Image: https://incaglossary.com/images/R_files/droppedImage-42.jpg

## [runtu](https://incaglossary.com/r/runtu.md)

(n) Egg. [PSL]

## [rupay, ruphay](https://incaglossary.com/r/rupay.md)

(n) (1) Inner sun, solar plexus, connects us to everything. (2)
Heat; ardor. (3) [Inti](https://incaglossary.com/i/inti.md) and the sun. [JLH]
[RS]

## [rupha](https://incaglossary.com/r/rupha.md)

(n) Fever. [QP]

## [ruphariy](https://incaglossary.com/r/ruphariy.md)

(v) To run a fever. [QP]

## [ruphasqa haywa](https://incaglossary.com/r/ruphasqahaywa.md)

(n) Burnt offering. [ROR]
(Also
called, ofrenda quemada.)

## [ruqya](https://incaglossary.com/r/ruqya.md)

(n) Noise. [QP]

## [ruq'tu](https://incaglossary.com/r/ruqtu.md)

(adj) Deaf. [QP]

## [rutuchikuy, rutuchico](https://incaglossary.com/r/rutuchikuy.md)

(n) The second official ceremony in the life of the
individual [the first is [ayuscay](https://incaglossary.com/a/ayuscay.md)]
taking place when the child was weaned and consisted of cutting the
hair. Preceded by religious rites, the haircutting was started by the
oldest maternal uncle who was followed by each of the other adult men
of the [ayllu](https://incaglossary.com/a/ayllu.md) who, in their own turn, would
cut a lock of hair and deliver a personal gift or donation, usually
consisting of a piece of clothing or a toy. Sometimes these presents
could be of great economic value and, if the child belonged to a very
important family, the wealth accumulated at this ceremony could be
fabulous. It is said that on such an occasion a son of [Huayna Capac](https://incaglossary.com/h/huaynacapac.md),
the child Tupac Cusi Huallpa, received such a large quantity of gold
objects, that his father ordered the manufacture of a large chain,
which was called *huasca*, from this metal after which the child
was nicknamed *Huascar* [[Wascar](https://incaglossary.com/w/wascar.md)],
a name he used from then on. On the rutuchico the child received a
second name, which was usually derived from his father's or that of a
parental ancestor. [DYE] Ceremonial
first cutting of the hair; the ritual is of pre-Spanish origin. [ROR]
Performed when the child reaches one year of age. [HOI]
The hair and nails were cut by the most venerable uncle of the child
using sharpened stones. There was dancing and drinking; gifts were
given according to the child's station in life. [ACA]
 An initiation ritual marking the transition from crawling to
walking. [MOC]*See*, also,
other important childhood rites: [ayuscay](https://incaglossary.com/a/ayuscay.md),
 [quicuchicuy](https://incaglossary.com/q/quicuchicuy.md), [huarachicuy](https://incaglossary.com/h/huarachicuy.md).

- Image: https://incaglossary.com/images/R_files/rutuchicuy.jpg — The hair is wrapped in coca leaves in an [unkhuña](https://incaglossary.com/u/unkhuna.md). It is kept until death and accompanies the individual to the [Hanaqpacha](https://incaglossary.com/h/hanaqpacha.md). [QISLI]

## [ruway](https://incaglossary.com/r/ruway.md)

(v) To do, to make. [QP]

## Sources

- **ACA**: *Ancient Civilizations of the Andes*, Means
- **ACES**: *At the Crossroads of Earth and Sky*, Urton
- **AEAA**: *Astronomy and Empire in the Ancient Andes*, Bauer and Dearborn
- **ANON1**: anonymous donor 1. Click * for explanation.
- **AWE**: www.anthropology.wisc.edu
- **AYV**: *Ayahuasca Visions,* Luna
- **BOA**: www.biopark.org
- **CDC**: ceramicus.dunmarsh.com
- **CSCR**: *Cut Stones and Crossroads*, Wright
- **DYE**: Source not listed on the original Text Sources page.
- **EWO**: en.wikipedia.org
- **FAE**: www.fuerzasarmadasecuador.org/english/historia/reinoquitoatahualpa.htm
- **GOL**: *The Gift of Life*, Glass-Coffin.
- **HOI**: *History of the Incas,* Sarmiento de Gamboa
- **IGMP**: *Andean Awakening*, Delgado
- **JLH**: Jose Luis Herrera, various lectures
- **JNP**: Juan Nunez del Prado
- **KOAK**: *Keepers of the Ancient knowledge*, Wilcox
- **MBE**: home.earthlink.net/~megbeeler
- **MLN**: www.magialuna.net
- **MOC**: *Mountain of the Condor*, Bastien
- **MSIN**: conference paper *The Concept of Plants as Teachers among four Mestizo Shamans of Iquitos, Northeastern Perú*, Luna
- **PGO**: Patt Grantham O’Neill, personal definitions I write when I cannot find a good one elsewhere.
- **PSL**: www.geocities.com/phillott/Bolivia/Dictionary02.htm  Bolivian Quechua
- **PSPM**: *Pachakuti Mesa*, Magee
- **QISLI**: *Q'ero: In Search of the Last of the Incas*, Nava
- **QNO**: www.quechuanetwork.org
- **QP**: *Quechua Phrasebook* , Coronel-Molina
- **REPC**: *Ruiz as an Ethnopharmacologist in Peru and Chile, *Schultes [taxonomy accuracy questionable]
- **RMFA**: Source not listed on the original Text Sources page.
- **ROR**: *Rituals of Respect*, Bolin
- **RS**: runasimi.de
- **SEES**: Crowell's Spanish-English and English-Spanish Dictionary
- **SIH**: *The Shape of Inca History*, Niles
- **THIM**: *The Three Halves of Ino Moxo*
- **WCE**: [World Culture Encyclopedia] www.everyculture.com/South-America/ Canelos-Quichua-Religion-and-Expressive-Culture.html
- **WIKI**: en.wikipedia.org (no www)
- **WOFW**: Source not listed on the original Text Sources page.
- **WPH**: Eduardo el Curandero, Calderón
- **WTC**: www.temakel.com/simbolazoantropo.htm