Quetzalcoatl
MythologyAztec
RoleFeathered serpent god
About Quetzalcoatl
One of the most important Mesoamerican deities. Creator god who made humanity from his own blood. Associated with wind, learning, and the morning star. Sometimes depicted with pale skin, which may have contributed to the Cortes confusion. Opposed human sacrifice in some traditions.
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