Mesoamerica Snake worship



the classic maya vision serpent, depicted @ yaxchilan


the maya deity kukulkan , aztec quetzalcoatl (both meaning feathered serpent ) figured prominently in respective cultures of origin. kukulkan (q uq umatz in k iche maya) associated vision serpent iconography in maya art. kukulkan official state deity of itza in northern yucatan. in many mesoamerican cultures, serpent regarded portal between 2 worlds.


the worship of quetzalcoatl dates 1st century bc @ teotihuacan. in postclassic period (ad 900-1519), cult centered @ cholula. quetzalcoatl associated wind, dawn, planet venus morning star, , tutelary patron of arts, crafts, merchants, , priesthood.








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