
Exploring Mesoamerican Creation Myths: Feathered Serpents, Cycles of Rebirth, and People Made of Corn
by John Agbo, age 14
The Aztecs and Mayans shared numerous mythological figures. For instance, both cultures worshipped a feathered serpent as a central mediator between the heavens and the earth. The Mayans recognized Kukulkan as the god of cycles, encompassing life and death, while the Aztecs viewed Quetzalcoatl as a cosmic entity who ruled over the sun during one of the five eras, or “suns,” in their creation story. [Read More]