Several Native American civilizations worshiped a sun god, but the most prominent and well-known are:
* Inca: The Inca civilization, based in modern-day Peru, had a major sun god called Inti. He was the most important deity and was considered the ancestor of the Inca rulers.
Other civilizations that had sun gods include:
* Aztec: The Aztecs of central Mexico also had a significant sun god, often identified as Tonatiuh.
* Mississippian Culture: The Mississippian culture, which flourished in the southeastern United States, also had a sun deity, although less is definitively known about their specific beliefs.
While other cultures held the sun in reverence, the Inca and Aztec are particularly well-known for the central importance of their sun gods.