Chac

/tʃɑːk/ noun

Definition

In Maya mythology, the rain god and deity of storms, fertility, and lightning, often depicted with a long proboscis.

Etymology

From Maya languages; the name reflects the linguistic roots of pre-Columbian Mesoamerican religious traditions.

Kelly Says

Chac appears carved into stone pyramids across Mexico—he's one of the few Mayan gods whose image appears so consistently that we can literally watch his symbol evolve across centuries.

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