God K
deity sky Maya single tradition · 1
God K is a deity of lightning with one human leg, and one leg shaped like a serpent. God K is commonly referred to as Bolon Tzacab or Kʼawiil and was a god associated with power, creation, and lightning.
When
- First attested
- 200 CE
- Attested period
- 200 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Associated with Classic Maya iconography.
Relationships
- syncretized with
- Tezcatlipōca, Tohil, Cocijo, Bolon Tzacab, Huracan, U Kʼux Kaj, K'awiil
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“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 or Kʼawiil and was a god associated with power, creation, and lightning.”
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