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This is a list of deities playing a role in the Classic (200–1000 CE), Post-Classic (1000–1539 CE) and Contact Period (1511–1697) of Maya religion. The names are mainly taken from the books of Chilam Balam, Lacandon ethnography, the Madrid Codex, the work of Diego de Landa, and the Popol Vuh.
22 Μαρ 2024 · In this post, we’ll dive into the fascinating mythology of the Mayans’ gods and goddesses, from their creator gods to their death goddesses, and all the unique deities in between. Without further ado, let’s get to this epic list of important Mayan Gods & Goddesses.
7 Ιουλ 2012 · The pantheon of the Maya is a vast collection of deities worshipped throughout the regions of Yucatan, Quintana Roo, Campeche, Tabasco, and Chiapas in Mexico and southward through Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador and Honduras. These gods informed the lives and rituals of the people, established order, and provided hope of a life after death.
Some Mayan gods were specific to certain Mayan city-states while others transcended political divisions and were universally worshiped and revered all over the Mayan regions. One of the most popular Mayan gods, with a cult-like following, was the snake deity Kukulkan.
18 Φεβ 2019 · There are at least 200 gods in the Maya pantheon. Important ones include gods of death, fertility, rain and thunderstorms, and creation. Some gods are relatively new ones, first appearing during the Late Postclassic period, while others are much older. Gods were powerful, but not universally admired.
19 Δεκ 2023 · The earliest known images of Mesoamerican gods were created by the Olmec civilization of Mexico. The Olmec pantheon probably included rain, corn and fire deities, as well as a feathered serpent god. These figures reappeared in the myths of later Mesoamerican peoples.
18 Δεκ 2023 · The pantheon of the ancient Maya comprised countless deities and supernatural beings believed to govern the universe and the fates of mortals. Like other polytheistic religions, the relationship between these supernatural beings was complex and changed over time.
