Itzamna
An important historical text called the Chilam Balam also revealed details on the gods and goddesses of the Maya. As with other ancient civilizations, gods fulfilled certain roles, and were appealed to in prayer, and certain religious ceremonies and traditions were intended to keep the gods happy. The Maya believed in a large number of nature gods. Some gods were considered more important and powerful than others. Itzamna-The most important Maya god was Itzamna. Itzamna was the god of fire who created the Earth. He was ruler of heaven as well as day and night. The Maya believed that he gave them the calendar and writing. It is thought that his name means lizard house. The religion of the Mayans was a central part of life, and the priest had a responsibility of interpreting the calendars and advising people about their rituals and offerings to the relevant gods. One of the most important gods was the maize god. God of the corn was a central religious figure because the life cycle of this food was seen to have greater symbolism. A worship of the life cycle of corn is just one example of how units of time were very important to the Mayans. The Sun. One of the most important aspects of Aztec religion was the sun. The Aztecs called themselves the People of the Sun. They felt that in order for the sun to rise each day the Aztecs needed to perform rituals and sacrifices to give the sun strength. The pantheon of the Maya is a vast collection of deities who were worshipped throughout the region which, today, comprises Yucatan, Quintana Roo, Campeche, Tabasco, and Chiapas in Mexico and southward through Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador and Honduras.
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