Aztec Ruler on
a Pulque Vase

The pulque is an alcoholic beverage made from a species called maguey agave, a sacred plant used in religious rituals

Reclining Mayan Figure found at Chichen Itza where the famous pyramid El Castillo is located on the Yucutan

Aztec Ceremonial Mask

Aztecs wore masks made of skulls decorated with mosaics in religious rituals as war trophies

Near the Palace of Palenque in Chiapas, Mexico at the "Temple of the Beau Relief," a figure sits in a graceful pose on a throne decorated with tiger heads.

 

Maya Kings presided as gods of the civilization that rose from Central America’s rain forests, created a sophisticated culture and built elaborate temples and monuments.

Dragon's Mouth Sculpture

This magnificent stone sculpture of a human in the mouth of the great Mayan Dragon of Quirigua is one of the most extraordinary ancient alters.


 
 

 
Yum Kax

Mayan God of Maize, the Harvest, and Lord of the Jungle.

 

Reclining Mayan Figure found at Chichen Itza where the famous pyramid El Castillo is located on the Yucutan
 

The feathered serpent who created Earth and humanity and taught mankind civilization and agriculture.
 

 
Itzamná

Eldest of the Mayan Gods, Father of Mankind, resides in the sky
 

Palenque Tablet Maya

Mayan Tablet of the Foliated Tree of Life built by King Chan Bahlum to celebrate his accession to the throne

 
Ah Puch

Ah Puch ruled Mitnal, the lowest level of the Mayan underworld. Ah Puch stalked Mayans like prey