Quetzalcōātl - Wikipedia
Quetzalcoatl (/ ˌkɛtsəlkoʊˈætəl /) [3][pron 1] (Nahuatl: "Feathered Serpent") is a deity in Aztec culture and literature. Among the Aztecs, he was related to wind, Venus, Sun, merchants, arts, crafts, knowledge, and learning. He was also the patron god of the Aztec priesthood. [5] .
Quetzalcoatl | Definition, Myth, & Meaning | Britannica
2024年12月6日 · Quetzalcoatl, the Feathered Serpent, one of the major deities of the ancient Mexican pantheon. Representations of a feathered snake occur as early as the Teotihuacan civilization (3rd to 8th century CE) on the central plateau. At that time he seems to have been conceived as a vegetation god.
Quetzalcoatl – Mythopedia
2023年1月24日 · Quetzalcoatl (pronounced Ket-zal-ko’-wat) was the Aztec version of the Feathered Serpent god that permeated Mesoamerican mythologies. Though he originated as a vegetation god, Quetzalcoatl’s role in the Aztec mythos expanded over time.
Quetzalcóatl - World History Encyclopedia
2013年8月1日 · Quetzalcóatl was the god of winds and rain, and the creator of the world and humanity. A mix of bird and rattlesnake, his name is a combination of the Nahuatl words quetzal (the emerald plumed bird) and coatl (serpent).
Quetzalcoatl: The Feathered Serpent Deity of Ancient Mesoamerica
2023年2月13日 · Quetzalcoatl played many roles in ancient Aztec mythology, so it’s difficult to pin down just one. In general, he is considered the god of wisdom, the god of the Aztec ritual calendar, the god of corn and maize, and oftentimes a symbol of death and resurrection.
Quetzalcoatl - Aztec Gods - Timeless Myths
2002年4月2日 · Quetzalcoatl, the Aztec feathered serpent god, played a crucial role in Mesoamerican mythology as a creator deity and patron of the priesthood. Revered across various cultures including the Olmec, Toltec, and Mayan, he was associated with wind, maize, and Venus.
Quetzalcoatl - Myth Encyclopedia - mythology, god, names, …
For thousands of years, Quetzalcoatl was one of the most important figures in the traditional mythologies of Mesoamerica. As deity, culture hero, or legendary ruler, Quetzalcoatl appeared in some of the region's most powerful and enduring stories.
Quetzalcoatl: The Feathered Serpent and the Dawn of Life
2024年10月19日 · Quetzalcoatl, known as the Feathered Serpent, is one of the most significant deities in Aztec mythology. Revered not only for his divine attributes but also for his embodiment of the duality of life, Quetzalcoatl symbolizes both …
Quetzalcoatl - Aztec God
Quetzalcoatl is a Mesoamerican god whose name literally means “feathered serpent”. He was worshiped among all the major cultures of the Mesoamerican region through history. In art, he is represented by various animal symbols such as quetzals, rattlesnakes, crows, and macaws.
Quetzalcoatl: A Feathered Serpent Deity of Mesoamerica
2024年2月21日 · In the heart of ancient Mesoamerica, amidst the vibrant cultures of the Aztecs, Mayans and other indigenous peoples, one deity held a central place in religious belief and cultural imagination: Quetzalcoatl, the feathered serpent god.