[1186] Huatana means a halter, from huatani, to seize; hence the tying up or encircling of the sun.
[1187] Authorities differ respecting the names of the months, and probably some months had more than one name. But the most accurate list, and that which is most in agreement with all the others, is the one adopted by the first Council of Lima, and given by Calancha. It is as follows:—
1. Yntip Raymi (22 June-22 July), Festival of the Winter Solstice, or Raymi.
2. Chahuarquiz (22 July-22 Aug.), Season of ploughing.
3. Yapa-quiz (22 Aug.-22 Sept.), Season of sowing.
4. Ccoya Raymi (22 Sept.-22 Oct.), Festival of the Spring Equinox. Situa.
5. Uma Raymi (22 Oct.-22 Nov.), Season of brewing.
6. Ayamarca (22 Nov.-22 Dec.), Commemoration of the dead.
7. Ccapac Raymi (22 Dec.-22 Jan.), Festival of the Summer Solstice. Huaraca.
8. Camay (22 Jan.-22 Feb.), Season of exercises.