capacocha was an Incan ceremony in which children were sacrificed for various reasons including: major events in the emperors life, natural disasters, and major social events such as war.
tha Inca held an ceremony called capacocha
On the tops of the sacred mountains in Cuzco
The Incas celebrate capacocha, which is a sacrificial ceremony.
When there was a death of the Inca emperor or a disastrous event happened
It was considered to bring honor to the family and linked them forever to Viracocha, the sun god. In addition, when the child died he or she also became a god.
The Inca civilization had ceremonies such as Inti Raymi, the Festival of the Sun, which honored the sun god. They also celebrated Capacocha ceremonies, where children were sacrificed as offerings to the gods. Additionally, agricultural ceremonies like the sowing and harvesting rituals were essential for ensuring successful crops.
The Incas performed various ceremonies and rituals to honor their deities, ancestors, and nature. Some of these ceremonies included offerings of food, drink, and animals, as well as rituals involving music, dance, and prayers. They also had important ceremonies related to agricultural cycles, like Inti Raymi, the Festival of the Sun.