Maya jaguar gods
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Maya jaguar gods
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The pre-Columbian Maya religion knew various jaguar gods, in addition to jaguar demi-gods, (ancestral) protectors, and transformers. The main jaguar deities are discussed below. Their associated narratives are still largely to be reconstructed. Lacandon and Tzotzil-Tzeltal oral tradition are particularly rich in jaguar lore. The Maya people saw the jaguar's attributes as a strong and powerful creature, as well as its easily recognizable coat, and incorporated it into their mythology. Many gods w
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Mayan deities
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maya_jaguar_gods
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2023-03-09T19:11:48Z
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