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Itzamna is regarded as one of the most important gods in Mayan mythology, and the creator of the universe, and the supreme father of all things. In various myths, Itzamna is regarded as a culture hero who provided the Maya with the foundations of civilization. He reportedly taught them how to grow corn, how to use calendars, and how to practice medicine. He also established a system for dividing the land.Itzamna is often depicted in various Mayan documents, and he also appears as a decorative deity on various Mayan structures. For instance, at the Palenque archeological site, Itzamna can be seen on one of the temple platforms. Although not widely known outside of Mayan mythology, Itzamna is an important part of Mexican and Mayan culture.Itzamna is regarded as the top god of the Mayan hierarchy, and he can be seen in various locations such as Palenque, Copan, and Stela 25. During the pre-Spanish period, he was depicted in various books and ceramic models. He was initially referred to as "god D," but before the names of the Maya were deciphered, some archaeologists referred to him as "god X".Read the full article at https://mythlok.com/itzamna/
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