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Mayan Supreme God Hunab Ku

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The Mayans worshiped a broad array of deities. The exact order of their importance is not exactly clear. However, it is believed that the ancient Mayans called their supreme god Hunab Ku. Hunab Ku was the creator of the universe. He was so sacred that he took no part in everyday human affairs. Next in importance was Itzamna. Itzamna was believed to have been the son of Hunab Ku. He was the god of books and writing, and the patron of science and learning. Itzamna is commonly portrayed as a dragon-like monster. He was followed in importance by his wife Ix Chebal Yaz, a goddess associated with childbearing, the arts, and medicine. Other gods included Ah Puch, the lord of death, Ek Chuah the guardian of merchants, and Chac who was a long-nosed

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