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Hurakan
Huracan (; es, Huracán; myn, Hunraqan, "one legged"), often referred to as ''U Kʼux Kaj'', the "Heart of Sky", is a Kʼicheʼ people, Kʼicheʼ Maya mythology, Maya god of wind, storm, fire and one of the creator deities who participated in all three attempts at creating humanity. He also caused the Deluge (mythology), Great Flood after the second generation of humans angered the gods. He supposedly lived in the windy mists above the floodwaters and repeatedly invoked "earth" until land came up from the seas. His name, understood as 'One-Leg', suggests god K of Postclassic and Classic Maya iconography, a deity of lightning with one human leg, and one leg shaped like a serpent. God K is commonly referred to as Bolon Tzacab and Kʼawiil or Kauil. The name may ultimately derive from ''huracan'', a Carib language, Carib word,Read & González 2000, p.200. and the source of the words ''hurricane'' and ''orcan'' (European windstorm). Related deities are Tohil in Kʼicheʼ people, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kʼicheʼ People
Kʼicheʼ (pronounced ; previous Spanish spelling: ) are indigenous peoples of the Americas and are one of the Maya peoples. The Kʼicheʼ language is a Mesoamerican languages, Mesoamerican language in the Mayan languages, Mayan language family. The highland Kʼicheʼ states in the pre-Columbian era are associated with the ancient Maya civilization, and reached the peak of their power and influence during the Mayan Postclassic period (–1539 AD). The meaning of the word is "many trees". The Nahuatl translation, "Place of the Many Trees (People)", is the origin of the word ''Guatemala''. Quiché Department is also named for them. Rigoberta Menchú, Rigoberta Menchú Tum, an activist for indigenous rights who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1992, is perhaps the best-known Kʼicheʼ person. People According to the 2011 census, Kʼicheʼ people constituted 11% of the Guatemalan population, accounting for 1,610,013 people out of a total of 14,636,487. The large majority of Kʼich ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zapotec Civilization
The Zapotec civilization ( "The People"; 700 BC–1521 AD) was an indigenous pre-Columbian civilization that flourished in the Valley of Oaxaca in Mesoamerica. Archaeological evidence shows that their culture originated at least 2,500 years ago. The Zapotec archaeological site at the ancient city of Monte Albán has monumental buildings, ball courts, magnificent tombs and grave goods, including finely worked gold jewelry. Monte Albán was one of the first major cities in Mesoamerica. It was the center of a Zapotec state that dominated much of the territory which today is known as the Mexican state of Oaxaca. History Zapotec civilization originated in the Central Valleys of Oaxaca in the late 6th century BC. The three valleys were divided among three different-sized societies, separated by “no-man’s-land” in the middle. The city of Oaxaca much later developed in that area. Archaeological evidence, such as burned temples and sacrificed war captives, suggests that the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fire Gods
This is a list of deities in fire worship. African mythology Yoruba mythology * Ogun, fire god and patron of blacksmiths, iron, warfare, metal tools * Ọya, goddess of fire, wind, transforms into buffalo, fertility * Shango, god of thunder and fire, considered the storm-god * Aggayu, god of volcanoes, magma, sunlight, and heat Egyptian mythology * Ra, fire god of the sun, light, warmth, and growth * Sekhmet, protective lioness goddess of war, along with some elements of disease and curing of disease. Sometimes referenced in relation to the sun and its power, so possibly had to do with upkeep of the sun at times and fire * Wadjet, the protective serpent goddess who sends fire to burn her enemies Asian mythology Ainu mythology * Kamuy-huci, goddess of the fire Chinese mythology * Zhurong (Huoshen, God of Fire) * Huilu (Huoshen, Goddess of Fire) * Yandi (Huozhu, Accident of Fire) * Shennong (Huozhu, Accident of Fire) * Hua Guang Da Di * Ebo (Huozheng, Primary Fire) * Yùyōu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sky And Weather Gods
The sky is an unobstructed view upward from the surface of the Earth. It includes the atmosphere and outer space. It may also be considered a place between the ground and outer space, thus distinct from outer space. In the field of astronomy, the sky is also called the celestial sphere. This is an abstract sphere, concentric to the Earth, on which the Sun, Moon, planets, and stars appear to be drifting. The celestial sphere is conventionally divided into designated areas called constellations. Usually, the term ''sky'' informally refers to a perspective from the Earth's surface; however, the meaning and usage can vary. An observer on the surface of the Earth can see a small part of the sky, which resembles a dome (sometimes called the ''sky bowl'') appearing flatter during the day than at night. In some cases, such as in discussing the weather, the sky refers to only the lower, denser layers of the atmosphere. The daytime sky appears blue because air molecules scatter sh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Creator Gods
Creator is something or someone who brings something into being. Books and comics * Creators (comics), characters in the Marvel Comics universe * Creators (Guyver), characters in the manga ''Bio Booster Armor Guyver'' * The Creator (novelette), a science fiction novelette by Clifford D. Simak * ''The Creator'' (poetry collection), a 2000 poetry collection by Dejan Stojanović * ''The Creators'', a 1992 book by Daniel Boorstin Film * '' Creator'', a 1985 film starring Peter O'Toole, Vincent Spano, Mariel Hemingway, and Virginia Madsen Television * A television program creator develops the characters, concept, and format for a television show. Music * ''Creator'' (album), a 1988 album by The Lemonheads * "Creator" (song), a 2008 song by Santigold * Kreator, a German thrash metal band Religion * Creator deity, a deity responsible for the creation of the Earth, world, and universe * Great Spirit, or similar deity in Native American religions is often known as "The Creator" * ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Characters From The Popol Vuh
Character or Characters may refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media Literature * ''Character'' (novel), a 1936 Dutch novel by Ferdinand Bordewijk * ''Characters'' (Theophrastus), a classical Greek set of character sketches attributed to Theophrastus Music * ''Characters'' (John Abercrombie album), 1977 * ''Character'' (Dark Tranquillity album), 2005 * ''Character'' (Julia Kent album), 2013 * ''Character'' (Rachael Sage album), 2020 * ''Characters'' (Stevie Wonder album), 1987 Types of entity * Character (arts), an agent within a work of art, including literature, drama, cinema, opera, etc. * Character sketch or character, a literary description of a character type * Game character (other), various types of characters in a video game or role playing game ** Player character, as above but who is controlled or whose actions are directly chosen by a player ** Non-player character, as above but not player-controlled, frequently abbreviated as NPC Other uses in art ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maya Gods
This is a list of deities playing a role in the Classic (200–1000 CE), Post-Classic (1000–1539 CE) and Contact Period (1511–1697) of Maya religion. The names are mainly taken from the books of Chilam Balam, Lacandon ethnography, the Madrid Codex, the work of Diego de Landa, and the Popol Vuh. Depending on the source, most names are either Yucatec or Kʼicheʼ. The Classic Period names (belonging to the Classic Maya language) are only rarely known with certainty. Maya mythological beings List Source Key *CHB – Books of Chilam Balam *LAC – Lacandon ethnography *L – de Landa *M — Madrid Codex *PV – the Popol Vuh. A Acan The god of wine and intoxication, identified with the drink Balché. Acat A god of tattoos and tattooing. Alom The god of the sky and wood, a creator deity. Ah-Muzen-Cab God of bees and honey. Awilix The goddess of the moon, queen of the night. B Bacab The old god of the interior of the earth and of thunder, sky-carrier, f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
