Priests and priestesses listened to confessions of
carelessness in saying prayers, neglect of festivals, witchcraft, poisoning,
and even murder. To hide anything during a confession was regarded as a sin.
After confession the penitent fasted and bathed in a running stream to purify
himself.
The emperor and his household did not have to confess to any
priests. They confessed directly to the Sun and asked the Sun to speak for them
to Viracocha....
