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2 days ago · Quetzalcoatl, the Feathered Serpent, is a complex and multifaceted deity within Aztec mythology. His name, derived from the Nahuatl words quetzal (a radiant green bird) and coatl (serpent), aptly captures his symbolic representation as a feathered serpent. Quetzalcoatl is primarily associated with the wind, dawn, and knowledge.
3 days ago · The Feathered Serpent: Symbolism and Interpretation. The image of the feathered serpent is perhaps the most iconic representation of Quetzalcoatl. This powerful symbol embodies a combination of earth and sky, representing the intertwined forces of the physical world and the divine realm.
1 day ago · Quetzalcoatl known as the Feathered Serpent is a big deal in Mesoamerican culture especially among the Aztecs Toltecs Maya and others from way back. His name comes from Nahuatl combining “quetzal” the cool green-feathered bird and “coatl” meaning serpent—showing he’s all about the sky and the earth.
5 days ago · Your father freed the Feathered Serpent to help him create the Sun. And after the Sun was kindled, he ordered the Feathered Serpent to stretch itself around the world where the arc of the sky rests on the earth or the great ocean. And there the Feathered Serpent lies to this day guarding the world against the evil forces that live ...
4 days ago · Among the various serpent representations in Mayan mythology, the Vision Serpent stands out as a distinct and enigmatic figure. Unlike other serpents associated with deities or natural forces, the Vision Serpent served as a psychopomp, guiding souls through the treacherous journey to the afterlife.
4 days ago · In the Codex Rios the events of the past world’s destruction in Aztec mythology are depicted, showing a feathered serpent, along with a fire serpent Quetzalcoatl and Tezcatlipoca.
4 days ago · Head of Quetzalcóatl, the Feathered Serpent, Mexica, c. 1140-1521, green porphyry (igneous rock), height 44 cms., Musée du Louvre, Paris. This delicately carved and polished figure is a literal translation in sculpture of the name of the best-known deity, ruler, and culture hero in all of Postclassic Mesoamerica.
