The Mayas had their own gods, and when the Itzae invaded they introduced a god the Toltecs called Quetzalcoatl ("the plumed serpent") and who the Mayas later referred to as Kukulcan in their sacred texts.
Chichen Itza, Mayan Ruins February 14th 1993 Chichen Itza is a pre-Columbian city built by the Mayas. Its name means "at the mouth of the well of the itza". The earliest artifacts date from 1-250 AD. It's not known why it was abandoned around 1300 AD, left silent in the Yucatan Jungle. ... read more
North America » Mexico » Yucatán » Chichén Itzá The site of advanced Amerindian civilizations, Mexico came under Spanish rule for three centuries before achieving independence early in the 19th century. A devaluation of the peso in late 1994 threw Mexico into economic turmoil, triggering the worst... ... read more