Pyramids that catch the Sun
The Maya built step pyramids for Kukulkan, aligning them to the Sun’s position on the spring equinox.Maya Deities and the Equinox
A living pantheon
Kukulkan was the supreme creator and god of reincarnation, water, fertility, and wind. Others included Xib Chac and Ixchel, benevolent deities of rain and earth, weaving, and pregnancy.Maya Deities and the Equinox
