Category: Mayan Mythology

Bacabs (erected, set up) In Mayan mythology, four giant brothers who supported the four corners of the heavens, blowing the winds from the four cardinal…

Ahulane is in Mayan mythology, archer god, portrayed holding an arrow. Ahulane was worshipped on the island of Cozumel, where his cult was connected with…

Ahtoltecat is in Mayan mythology, the silversmith god of the Quiché Maya of Guatemala, patron of the Toltecs, skilled silversmiths. SEE ALSO: Mayan Mythology Meso…

Ah Raxa Tzel (the lord of the green gourd or blue bowl) In Mayan mythology, a sky god or personification of the sky, mentioned in…

Ah Raxá Lac (the lord of the green plate) In Mayan mythology, an earth god, mentioned in the Popol Vuh, sacred book of the ancient…

Ah Puch (Ahpuch, Ahal Puh, Ah-Puchah) (to melt, to dissolve, to spoil) In Mayan mythology, god of death, the destroyer, ruler of the lowest of…

Ab Kin Xoc In Mayan mythology, god of poetry, also known as Ppiz Hiu Tec SEE ALSO: Mayan Mythology Meso American Mythology

Chac (Chaac) In Mayan mythology, four-part god of rain and thunder, patron of the number 13. Chac is the Mayan equivalent of the Aztec deity…

Chay In the mythology of the Cakchiquel Maya, obsidian stone from which they made their cutting tools and ornaments; worshipped as a god. The Annals…

Zakiqoxol (Zaquicoxol) (he who strikes from flint) In the mythology of the Cakchiquels, a branch of the Mayan Indians, Demon spirit of fire and the…