Entity: KUKULKAN
Kukulkan, also known as the Plumed Serpent or Amazing Serpent, is the serpent deity of Maya mythology associated with wind, rain, fertility, and cosmic order.
KUKULKAN
Etymology
The name Kukulkan, also spelled K’uk’ulkan, translates to "Plumed Serpent" or "Amazing Serpent" in Maya mythology.
Definition
Kukulkan is the serpent deity of Maya mythology, closely related to the deity Qʼuqʼumatz of the Kʼicheʼ people and Quetzalcoatl of Aztec mythology. Revered as a powerful creator, Kukulkan is associated with wind, rain, fertility, and cosmic order.
Historical Context
Kukulkan is considered the main deity of the Maya pantheon, often referred to as the god of gods. In Yucatec Maya culture, Kukulkan is the equivalent of Roman Jupiter and Greek Zeus.
Cultural Significance
In Maya mythology, Kukulkan is depicted as a feathered serpent, symbolizing life above and below the earth. The deity is revered for its power and abilities, including its association with the wind, rain, fertility, and cosmic order.
Related Concepts
Kukulkan is closely related to the deity Qʼuqʼumatz of the Kʼicheʼ people and to Quetzalcoatl of Aztec mythology. The feathered serpent motif is a common symbol in Mesoamerican cultures.
See Also
A revered deity in Maya mythology, Kukulkan is a powerful creator and symbol of life, often depicted as a feathered serpent.