Maya Maize Deity
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A Mesoamerican deity associated with maize or corn that displays both masculine and feminine attributes within the same figure. The deity reflects the biological nature of the corn plant which has the ability to switch between the two biological sexes. Maya elites, regardless of their gender, wore mixed-gender costumes to honor this deity.
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When
- First attested
- 300 BCE
- Attested period
- -300 – 300
- Historical notes
- Pre-Classic San Bartolo Maya.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Great Goddess of Teotihuacan
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (2)
Source passages
“The Maya Maize Deity can be seen as an example of this...Considering the importance of maize, or corn, which has the ability to switch between the two biological sexes...Maya elites...to wear mixed-gender costumes to honor the Maize God”
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