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Kukulkan (Quetzalcoatl)

Kukulkan, also known as Quetzalcoatl, is a prominent deity from ancient Mesoamerican cultures, especially the Maya and Aztec. Often depicted as a feathered serpent, he symbolizes wisdom, creation, and wind, playing a vital role in myths of the world's origin. Kukulkan was associated with learning, civilization, and the cycles of nature, inspiring architectural monuments like the pyramid at Chichen Itza. His imagery merges the natural world with spiritual significance, representing the connection between humans and the divine, and emphasizing the importance of balance, knowledge, and renewal in ancient Mesoamerican beliefs.