Mayan Religion
(Text by Duane R. Hurst © 2013)
God/Goddess and Brief Description:
| Bacab |
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god of the underworld |
| Bolon Dzacab |
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god of lightning |
| Chaac |
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god of rain |
| Goddess I |
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goddess of eroticism and marriage |
| Hero Twins |
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| Hunhau |
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death god |
| Itzamna |
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god of creation
Meaning: sorcerer |
| Ixchel |
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goddess of midwifery |
| Kinich Ahau |
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Sun god |
| Kukulkan |
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god of creation; (corrupted form of Jesus Christ)
Meaning: feathered serpent |
| Maize God |
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god of agriculture |
| Moon Goddess |
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Moon goddess |
| Way |
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person who transforms into an animal while asleep
Meaning: sleeping |
| Xibalba | underworld
Meaning: place of fear |
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