Deity of Mayan mythology. Kukulcán is a very important God for the different indigenous populations of Mesoamerica, who, being represented by a Feathered Serpent, is related to the elements of air and water.. Although its origin goes back long before the Mayans inhabited Yucatan, today there are deposits in Chichen Itza where a snake with light effects can be seen in bas-relief that descends to its main ceremonial center between the months of March and September.
The Mayans considered Kukulcán as the founder of their civilization., who arrived in Yucatan at the end of the 11th century, manipulating the winds that took his ship to the Mexican coast where the ancient town would rule forever. According to the book «Relationship of the things of Yucatan» written in 1566 by Diego de Landa, The Mayans “said and believed very much that on the last day Kukulcán came down from heaven and received the services, vigils and offerings. They called this party Chickaban.”
For his worship, the Mayans built the ‘Temple of Kukulcan’. Located on the Yucatan Peninsula, it is a building that dates back to the 12th century AD ‘The Temple of Kukulcan’ is a nine-level pyramid, decorated on all four sides with snake motifs in honor of the Mayan God.
In addition to being one of the three creator gods for the Mayans, Kukulcán led the teaching of medicine and agriculture. On the other hand, there are Mayan writings and sculptures, where the representation of the Feathered Serpent is transformed into a tall, white man with blue eyes and long hair.
This particular characteristic relates him to another myth of humanity, the lost city of Atlantis. According to numerous archaeologists and historians, the origin of Kukulcan would be established in the fact that once Atlantis sank, one of its citizens managed to survive, and after reaching the coasts of Mesoamerica, he began to instill in the natives the secrets of his lost civilization.
«The descent of Kukulcán» is currently a tourist, cultural and spiritual event. In the months of March and September, Chichen Itza hosts innumerable visits for the arrival of curious spectators who are intrigued by the spring and autumn equinox, which, according to Mayan culture, is the time when night and day they reach equilibrium, thanks to the fact that Kukulcán has come down to rest in his ceremonial pyramid, filling everyone who comes to meet him with blessings, health, and prosperity.
Kukulcan It is a sample of the magical power that the Mayan culture holds. Any of its attractions, whether architectural, historical, or religious, makes you turn your eyes full of expectation and admiration. Related to other iconic forms that intrigue every day about the origins of humanity, its first deposits, and the way in which they have managed to endure despite time, nature, and the turns that the wheel of destiny has taken, they are a wonder for today’s civilization.