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

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

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

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

Itzamná is an upper god and creator deity in Maya mythology, revered as one of the foremost figures in the Classic and Postclassic Maya pantheon. Known as 'god D' by early archaeologists, his image appears in ancient codices and ceramics. Residing in the sky, he upholds cosmic order and the creative forces of the universe.

Itzamna

Kukulkan, also known as the Plumed Serpent, is a prominent serpent deity in Maya mythology. Revered for his divine status and close association with other Mesoamerican feathered serpent deities, he bridges the realms of earth and sky. His legacy is immortalised in majestic temples across the Yucatán Peninsula.

Kukulkan

Qʼuqʼumatz is the Feathered Serpent deity of the Postclassic Kʼicheʼ Maya, revered for his dominion over wind, rain, and cosmic order. He is celebrated as a creator of the world and humanity, and as a mediator between divine forces. Often equated with deities like Quetzalcoatl and Kukulkan, he embodies both natural and spiritual realms.

Qʼuqʼumatz

Tata Duende, also known as El Dueño del Monte, is a supernatural spirit from Belizean and Creole folklore that protects the jungle and its animals. Known for his mischievous yet caring nature, he warns humans to hide their thumbs to avoid his retribution. This enigmatic figure is celebrated in cultural traditions and even featured on a Belizean postage stamp.

Tata Duende

Tohil, also known as Tojil, is the Maya god of fire and a central deity of the K'iche Maya. He governs fire, war, the sun, and rain, demanding blood sacrifice from his followers. His complex role in mythology is highlighted in the Popol Vuh and his influence persists in cultural narratives.

Tohil

A central symbol in Maya mythology, the Vision Serpent is a giant, bearded serpent often depicted with dual heads that serves as a gateway between the earthly and spiritual realms.

Vision Serpent

Vucub Caquix is a mythological bird demon from K'iche'-Maya mythology, featured in the Popol Vuh. He was notorious for his arrogance and was ultimately defeated by the Hero Twins. Additionally, he is known as the father of Zipacna and Cabrakan, key underworld deities.

Vucub Caquix

Zipacna is a formidable caiman demon in Maya mythology known for his massive size and violent, arrogant nature. He boasted of his mountain-creating abilities, reflecting his pride and destructive power. As a son of Vucub Caquix and Chimalmat, his myth underscores themes of hubris and nature's might.

Maya Creatures