Quetzalcōātl - Wikipedia
Quetzalcoatl (/ ˌ k ɛ t s əl k oʊ ˈ æ t əl /) [3] [pron 1] (Nahuatl: "Feathered Serpent") is a deity in Aztec culture and literature. Among the Aztecs, he was related to wind, Venus, Sun, merchants, arts, crafts, knowledge, and learning. He was also the patron god of the Aztec priesthood. [5]
Quetzalcoatl: The Feathered Serpent Deity of Ancient Mesoamerica
2023年2月13日 · While at first a fully zoomorphic feathered serpent, Quetzalcoatl would later be represented in his human form. The worship of Quetzalcoatl is wide-reaching, has a rich history, and exemplifies the complex world of Aztec mythology. What Was Quetzalcoatl the God Of?
Quetzalcoatl | Definition, Myth, & Meaning | Britannica
2024年12月6日 · Quetzalcoatl, the Feathered Serpent, one of the major deities of the ancient Mexican pantheon. Representations of a feathered snake occur as early as the Teotihuacan civilization (3rd to 8th century CE) on the central plateau.
Quetzalcoatl – Mythopedia
2023年1月24日 · Quetzalcoatl was the Aztec’s Feathered Serpent god, controller of winds and bringer of maize. A clever shapeshifter, he used his wits to trick the Lord and Lady of Death into giving him the bones that he shaped into mankind.
Quetzalcóatl - World History Encyclopedia
2013年8月1日 · From 1200 Quetzalcóatl is often represented in human form and usually wears shell jewellery and a conical hat (copilli). He may also have a hat-band holding sacrificial implements, a flower, a fan of black and yellow feathers and ear-rings of jade circles or spiral shells (epcololli).
From God to Hero: The Humanization of Quetzalcoatl in Aztec …
2024年10月2日 · Various myths depict Quetzalcoatl’s human experiences, showcasing his vulnerabilities and moral dilemmas. One prominent myth involves his love for the goddess Tlaltecuhtli, which ultimately ends in betrayal and loss, leading him to exile.
Quetzalcoatl - Aztec Gods - Timeless Myths
2002年4月2日 · In non-human form, he appeared as a feathered serpent in art, either beaded or no, and with water. In Quetzalcoatl’s human form, he wore a red and black mask, had long teeth, and wore a conical hat.
Quetzalcoatl - Gods and Monsters
In some depictions, Quetzalcoatl assumes a human form, a testament to his close connection with the human world. This human form is not that of an ordinary man, but of a wise and noble figure, embodying the highest virtues of humanity. The origins …
Quetzalcoatl - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Quetzalcoatl was often pictured as a snake with feathers, although he was sometimes shown in the form of a human. Quetzalcoatl was associated with the planet Venus, as well as being the patron god of the Aztec priesthood, of learning and of knowledge.
Quetzalcoatl - Pan-Mesoamerican Feathered Serpent God
2019年4月3日 · Quetzalcoatl pronounced Keh-tzal-coh-WAH-tul and roughly translated as the "Feathered Serpent", the "Plumed Serpent" or the "Quetzal-Feathered Serpent", is the name of an important Mesoamerican deity who was worshiped throughout the region in one form or another for 1,200 years.