The Sun God’s Gift to the Andes
High in the sacred Andes, where the golden rays of the sun caress the mountain peaks and valleys, the great Inti, Incan Sun God, reigned as the eternal source of life and vitality. His light was a gift to the earth, warming the land, ripening the crops, and guiding his people with its sacred glow. Inti was a benevolent deity, yet his power was intertwined with the mysteries of the cosmos—an eternal cycle of light and shadow, life and renewal.
The legend tells of a time when the skies grew dim, and Inti’s radiant light faltered. The people, fearing the loss of his blessing, climbed the sacred mountains to offer prayers and gifts beneath the darkened heavens. Their voices rose in harmony, carried by the winds to Inti’s celestial abode. Moved by their devotion, Inti descended from the heavens, his form shimmering like molten gold, to speak to his children. “The light of the sun is eternal,” he said, “but even the sun must rest to renew its strength. I shall share with you the essence of my glow, so you may carry its warmth and vitality even in the shadow of night.”
Inti turned to the earth, calling forth its most sacred gifts. From the sunlit groves of the valleys, he gathered the golden fruits of lemon, lime, grapefruit, orange, and bitter orange, their bright, zesty aromas brimming with his life-giving warmth. From the leaves of the orange tree, he drew petitgrain, a symbol of growth and renewal. He plucked lemongrass from the fields, its vibrant essence a reflection of his enduring energy, and added the sweetness of vanilla, a grounding note to balance the brilliance of his glow. Each element, infused with his divine essence, became part of a sacred blend—a gift of vitality and light.
The people anointed themselves with this celestial essence, feeling its invigorating energy awaken their spirits and restore their strength. The blend became a symbol of Inti’s eternal presence, a reminder that his light could be carried within, even when the skies were dark. Inspired by this tale, Inti’s Glow brings together the vibrant energy of citrus, the grounding sweetness of vanilla, and the refreshing vitality of lemongrass. With every use, you honor the Sun God’s gift and awaken the radiant light within your soul.
