Ah Muzen Cab is the Maya god of bees and honey, depicted as an upside-down stingless bee. He is the creator of Earth and the Universe in the final cosmic cycle and the protector of sacred bee species. His role involves traversing the underworld to liberate trapped life forces, unifying various divine aspects in Maya mythology.

Ah-Muzen-Cab

The Ahuizotl is a legendary water creature from Aztec mythology that resembles a water opossum with spiny features. It is notorious for luring unsuspecting victims to their deaths in murky freshwater environments. Associated with rain gods, the creature embodies the peril and mystique of water in Aztec culture.

Ahuizotl (mythology)

The Alicante is a mythical Mexican snake known for its venomous bite and cultural significance.

Alicante (mythology)

Aluxo'ob are small, sprite-like spirits from Maya mythology known for their dual nature of mischief and protection. They are generally invisible yet can assume a physical form to interact with humans. When treated with respect through offerings, they aid in agriculture by summoning rain and safeguarding crops, though neglect may provoke their trickery.

Alux

Atlahua is an Aztec water deity revered as a fisherman and archer, known as the blue version of Tlaloc. He is strongly associated with aquatic realms and was honored in grand water temples across ancient Aztec lands. His influence was particularly invoked during tragic water-related events, underscoring his vital role in the Aztec spiritual landscape.

Atlahua

The Cadejo is a supernatural, dog-like spirit from Central American folklore that appears in dual forms: a benevolent white version and a malevolent black version. It roams isolated roads and volcanic slopes at night, offering protection to some travelers while luring others to peril. Its striking features include glowing eyes that shift in colour, shaggy fur, and distinctive goat-like hooves.

Cadejo

Camazotz is a bat spirit from Late Post-Classic Maya mythology, known as the 'death bat'. He serves the lords of the underworld and embodies the themes of night, death, and sacrifice. His fearsome presence and nocturnal nature have made him a potent symbol of mortality in Mesoamerican lore.

Camazotz

The Centzon Tōtōchtin are a collective of divine rabbits from Mexica mythology known for their extravagant, drunken revelries. Born of the deities Patecatl and Mayahuel, they are venerated as symbols of festive mirth. Their name, meaning 'four-hundred rabbits,' underscores the vast number of deities in this unique pantheon.

Centzon Tōtōchtin

Chalchiuhtlicue is the Aztec goddess of water, overseeing rivers, seas, streams, and storms. As a patroness of childbirth and fertility, she plays a crucial role in the sustenance and renewal of life. Her divine authority in water and fertility rendered her highly revered in the Postclassic Aztec realm.

Chalchiuhtlicue

Chaneques are small, sprite-like beings in Mexican folklore that serve as both guardians of nature and mischievous tricksters. They inhabit dangerous, wild areas and are known for leading intruders astray, often causing memory lapses and spiritual dislocation. Their portrayal is ambiguous, oscillating between protective and malevolent characteristics as a reflection of blended indigenous and colonial narratives.

Chaneque

Chasca is a folkloric water spirit from Salvadoran tradition, also known as 'la virgen del agua'. Once a mortal woman ensnared in a tragic love affair, she transformed into an ethereal guardian of the water. Her appearance on full moon nights, in a radiant white canoe, blesses fishermen with bountiful catches.

Chasca (Salvadoran folklore)

Cihuatecayotl is the West Wind god of Aztec mythology. He governs the winds sweeping across the western skies. His presence is integral to the balance of natural forces in Aztec cosmology.

Cihuatecayotl

The Cihuateteo are the spirits of women who died in childbirth in Aztec mythology. They are revered and feared, embodying a duality of sacrifice and battle. Associated with the western horizon, they symbolize both the end of life and the promise of transformation.

Cihuateteo

Cipactli is a primeval, monstrous sea creature from Aztec mythology, known for its composite body and extra mouths at every joint. Its body was sacrificed by deities to form the earth, symbolizing the chaotic origins of creation. This voracious beast embodies both destructive power and the potential for creation.

Cipactli

Cipitio is a legendary character from Salvadoran folklore, depicted as an eternally youthful boy with a large conical hat and backwards feet. He possesses the supernatural ability to teleport, and his cursed eternal existence serves as a constant reminder of a forbidden divine romance. Through his mischievous acts and moral guidance, he has become a cultural icon in El Salvador.

Cipitio

Cizin is the paramount Maya god of death and earthquakes. Revered in ancient Maya culture and known by alternative names such as Hun-Came and Vucub-Came, he embodies the inexorable passage from life to death. His dominion over both the underworld and seismic forces illustrates the duality of creation and destruction in Maya mythology.

Cizin

Coatlicue is the Aztec goddess known as the 'skirt of snakes.' She is revered as the mother of the gods and creator of the moon, stars, and the god of sun and war. Her iconic image, adorned with serpents, reflects the dual nature of creation and destruction in Aztec cosmology.

Cōātlīcue

The Double-headed serpent is an Aztec mosaic sculpture depicting a snake with two distinct heads. Crafted predominantly from turquoise with accents of spiny oyster shell and conch shell, the piece showcases exquisite Aztec artistry. Originally used in religious ceremonies, this emblematic artifact, also known as 'Mansee', is now housed in the British Museum.

Double-headed serpent

El Sombrerón is a legendary figure from Guatemalan folklore, known for his distinct appearance and mysterious nocturnal activities. He is depicted as a short man wearing a large black hat, a black dress, and noisy boots, and is famed for his habit of braiding the hair of horses, dogs, and young women. With his silver guitar and cursed serenades, he embodies both charm and menace in local myth.

El Sombrerón

The Feathered Serpent is a prominent Mesoamerican deity known for its dual nature. It combines the divine aspect of flight with the earthly qualities of a serpent. Revered under various names, it symbolizes the connection between the heavens and the earth.

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