Quetzalcoatl
The feathered serpent of Mesoamerica — wind god, morning star, and the civilizer who brought maize and the calendar.
Core Themes
- Plumed serpent: earth and sky joined in one image, worshipped from Teotihuacan to the Aztec court.
- The Quetzalcoatl of Tula — toppled by Tezcatlipoca's sorcery, sailing east with a promise of return.
Related Concepts & Sources
Aztec (culture),
Mayan (culture),
Culture Hero (archetype)
Wikidata Authority Record
- Canonical Label
- Quetzalcoatl
- Verified Description
- deity in Mesoamerican culture and literature
Identified as: deity in Mesoamerican culture and literature. Source: Wikidata Q179818.
Classified As