What was Quetzalcoatl the god of?

Quetzalcoatl was the Aztec feathered-serpent god. He was a creator god who brought wind and rains. To the Maya, he was known as Kukulcan or Gucumatz.

Is Quetzalcoatl good or evil?

Although Quetzalcoatl could bring winds and storms he was seen as the god who created the world and humanity. He was also responsible for bringing the rains which were vital for agriculture.

How is Quetzalcoatl represented?

Quetzalcoatl is usually represented as a large snake with quetzal bird feathers. He can be represented in human form when he wears a conical hat and shell jewellery.

Who was the man called Quetzalcoatl?

Quetzalcoatl was the Aztec creator god but he is also the name of the first legendary ruler of the Toltecs at Tollan. His full name is Ce Acatl Topiltzin Quetzalcóactl.

Quetzalcóatl

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Definition

Quetzalcóatl (pron. Quet-zal-co-at) or 'Plumed Serpent' was one of the most important gods in ancient Mesoamerica. Quetzalcóatl was the god of winds and rain, and the creator of the world and humanity. A mix of bird and rattlesnake, his name is a combination of the Nahuatl words quetzal (the emerald plumed bird) and coatl (serpent).

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Timeline

1200 BCE - 300 BCE
The Olmec Period which saw the rise of the Olmec culture's work in stone, first major cities appear.
c. 200 CE
The Temple of Quetzalcoatl is completed at Teotihuacan.
250 CE - 950 CE
The Classic Maya Period which saw the height of the Maya Civilization in cities such as Chichen Itza, Palenque, Tikal, Copan and Uxmal.
c. 900 CE - c. 1150 CE
The Toltec civilization flourishes in Mesoamerica.
c. 1345 CE - 1521 CE
The Aztec civilization flourishes in Mesoamerica.