Chac
deity sky Maya single tradition · 1
Chac is a Maya rain god, often depicted with Chac Chel as a couple of all creation. He is associated with lightning and rain, which are essential for agricultural fertility. His serpent scepter of lightning is sometimes held by Chac Chel to cause rains to fall.
When
- First attested
- 200 CE
- Attested period
- 200 – 1500
- Historical notes
- Depicted in Maya iconography and linked to rain ceremonies.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Corn God E, Tlaloc, Maize God
- consort of
- Chac Chel
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“In many scenes, Chac and Chac Chel are depicted with the hieroglyph representing this cave, 'kab'ch'e'en', which shows that they are sometimes considered to be the couple of all creation.”
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