Yopaat
deity sky Maya single tradition · 1
Yopaat was an important Maya storm god in the southern Maya area during the Classic period (c. 250–900 AD). He was closely related to Chaac, the Maya rain god, and was depicted bearing a flint weapon representing a thunderbolt. Yopaat was held responsible for violent lightning storms believed to cause earthquakes and was often represented with a snake in place of one leg, demonstrating a close relationship with Kʼawiil.
When
- First attested
- 250 CE
- Attested period
- 250 – 900
- Historical notes
- Yopaat was most important during the Late Classic period (c. 600–900 AD) and was likely the patron god of Quiriguá.
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“In Maya art, Yopaat is depicted using his thunderbolt weapon to crack the shell of the mythic turtle, an action that gives rise to the resurrection of the maize god.”
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