The Mayan people had a number of gods that were associated with fertility, marriage and love. Kukulcan, Itzamna, and Kinich Ahau were among them. Known as the Goddess of the Moon, they were often portrayed as seductive young women in art. To obtain love and fertility, some Mayans believed they made pilgrimages to these temples.
Kukulcan
Kukulcan is a Mayan god who created rain. Mayans believed that the rain he would bring would wipe out all evil. A large serpent-like figure often represented the god, which could sweep the earth. Kukulcan's statues have been replaced by the heads of Mayan warriors or snake gods. Kukulcan is still an important symbol of Mexico's indigenous cultural legacy.
Itzamna
Itzamna, a Mayan god, was known for bringing technological and scientific advancements to the ancient Maya. His power combined elements from heaven, earth, and the underworld to create a powerful force. He was also believed to be the god for medicine. Itzamna was also worshipped by the Maya in the postclassic period. Many people were suffering from illness and disease.
Kinich Ahau
Kinich Ahau is a Maya name for the sun god. This name was used for the first time in the 16th Century by the Yucatec people from Central Mexico. Sometimes, it is referred to in the Maya codices as "God G". This Maya sun God is typically depicted as a middle aged man in the Classic period. He has a broad aquiline nose with square eyes and has large, square eyes. His upper teeth are filed.
Ix Chel
Ix Chel was a fertility goddess, and was believed to have the power to cause great floods. She is believed to have created the special spindle at central of the universe by controlling the water in an upside-down vessel. The glyph of her classical glyph remains unknown. However, Aztec mythology contains the names of her corresponding deities. She was also associated with the Moon, waters, jaguar, and spiders, and was also the patron goddess of Cozumel, Mexico.
Buluc Chabtan
The Mayan god Buluc Chabtan was the god of war and violence. He is frequently seen with a flint sword or a torch. The Mayans called him "God F". He is associated with death and human sacrifice. Some images show him with maggots around his neck. His image is an emblem of a god who can overcome violence. He was worshiped by the Mayans to win war.
Ek Chuah
The Mayan god Ek Chuah was one of the most important Mayan deities. He was the patron saint of cacao and a major energy source. You can see his images in hieroglyphics at several Maya sites. These images depict him defeating evil and causing havoc. Although he was a significant Maya god, the nature of his role in daily life has been debated.
Ek Chuaj is a kindhearted sidekick
Mayan gods often have dual natures. Ek Chuaj, Mayan god of cacao, was also the Mayan god of destruction, chaos and war. He was often depicted with a lance or other weapon. While cacao was a delicacy in the Maya culture, the Maya also saw cacao as a means of currency.