noun
- The sun god in Inca mythology and religion.
- The basic monetary unit of Peru (replaced by the nuevo sol in 1991).
Usage: Proper noun; refers to Incan deity; Also used in historical and anthropological contexts
Usage: Historical currency; No longer in circulation
Examples
- Inti was worshipped as the supreme deity by the Inca civilization.
- The Inca built temples dedicated to Inti throughout their empire.
- In Quechua, 'inti' literally means 'sun.'
- The Peruvian inti was the official currency before the nuevo sol replaced it.
- Inti Raymi, the festival of the sun, was celebrated by the Inca people.