Kukulcan

The Pernik deity of the Kukulkan snakes was known to other Mesoamerican cultures, such as the Aztecs and Olmecs, who worshiped the god under different names. The myth surrounding this deity mentions God as the creator of the cosmos in Popul Wuh, the sacred book of Kiche Maya. The serpent god is also called the serpentine vision. Feathers represent the ability of a god to soar in the heavens, while, like a snake, a god can travel on earth. Cult temples of Kulkan in the postclassic era can be found in Chichen Itza, Uxal and Mayapan. The serpent cult emphasized peaceful trade and good communication between cultures. Since the snake can shed its skin, it symbolizes renewal and rebirth.