Chaahk
deity sky Maya single tradition · 1
Chaahk is the Maya rain deity. He is present at the resurrection of the Maya maize god from the carapace of a turtle, possibly representing the earth. Chaahk also appears to preside over an initiate's ritual transformation into a jaguar, together with the skeletal Death God (God A).
When
- First attested
- 200 CE
- Attested period
- 200 – 900
- Historical notes
- Classic period of Maya civilization.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Chak Xib [Chaahk]
- allied with
- God A
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“About Chaahk's role in Classic period mythological narrative, little is known. He is present at the resurrection of the Maya maize god from the carapace of a turtle, possibly representing the earth. Together with the skeletal Death God (God A), Chaahk also appears to preside over an initiate's ritual transformation into a jaguar.”
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