Plumed Serpent
deity sky Mesoamerican single tradition · 1
A deity in ancient Mesoamerican religion associated with cacao as a gift of the gods. The Plumed Serpent is connected to creation narratives and the divine origins of cacao. This deity was honored in religious festivals and ceremonies where cacao played a central ritual role.
When
- First attested
- 1500 BCE
- Attested period
- -1500 – 1521
- Historical notes
- Associated with ancient Mesoamerican religion among the Maya and Mexica (Aztec) civilizations.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Ek Chuah
- equivalent to
- Quetzalcoatl
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Mythological accounts describe cacao as a gift of the gods, associated with creation narratives and deities such as the Plumed Serpent, Ek Chuah, and Quetzalcoatl.”
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