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Article: Itzamná
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- Myths and Legends of the World
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Itzamn
á
Itzamn
á
was one of the most important
deities
of Mayan mythology. The ruler of the heavens and of day and night, he was often shown in Mayan art as a pleasant, toothless old man with a large nose. He was also identified as the son of the creator god Hunab Ku.
In various myths, Itzamn
á
appears as a
culture hero
who gave the Maya the foundations of civilization. According to legend, he taught them to grow corn, to write, to use calendars, and to practice medicine. He also introduced a system for dividing up the land, and he established
rituals
for religious ...
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