Chimalmat

Chimalmat
   In the Quiche Creation Legend as told in the Popul Vuh she was the wife of Vukub-Caquix, a giant, and the mother of two sons, Zipacná and Cabraca ‘Earth Heaper’ and ‘Earthquake’.

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  • Zipacna — In Maya mythology, Zipacna was a son of Vucub Caquix (Seven Macaw) and Chimalmat. He and his brother, Cabrakan (Earthquake), were often considered demons. Zipacna, like his relatives, was said to be very arrogant and violent. Zipacna was… …   Wikipedia

  • Vucub Caquix — In the Quichean document, the Popol Vuh, Vucub Caquix ( Seven Macaw ) is a bird demon pretending to be the sun and moon of the twilight world in between the former creation and the present one. He is husband to Chimalmat, and father to the two… …   Wikipedia

  • Zipacna — ist eine Gestalt aus der Maya Mythologie. Er ist ein Erdbeben Dämon. Zipacna ist der Sohn von Vucub Caquix und Chimalmat und soll sehr eingebildet und gewalttätig sein. Er wird als riesige Gestalt dargestellt, die nachts Gebirge und Felsen… …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • Zipacna — Dans la religion maya, Zipacna est le fils de Vucub Caquix et de Chimalmat. Lui et son frère, Cabrakan (tremblement de terre), sont souvent considérés comme des démons. Zipacna et son frère sont décrits comme violents et arrogants. Le symbole de… …   Wikipédia en Français

  • Cabrakan — Saltar a navegación, búsqueda Era el dios de las montañas y los terremotos en la Mitología maya. Hermano de Zipacná e hijo de Vucub Caquix y Chimalmat. Tuvo seis hijos de los cuales solo uno sobrevivió: Chalybir. Su dominio sobre los terremotos… …   Wikipedia Español

  • Vucub Caquix — (siete guacamayas) era demonio reinante del inframundo, Xibalba, y con Chimalmat, el padre de los gigantes Cabrakán y Zipacná. Él y sus hijos eran arrogantes y los gemelos Hunahpú y Ixbalanqué mataron a Vucub. Caquix y Zipacna, junto con su co… …   Wikipedia Español

  • Zipacná — Para el artista guatemalteco, véase Zipacná de León. Zipacná era en la mitología maya un hijo de Vucub Caquix (Siete Guacamayo) y Chimalmat. Él y su hermano, Cabrakan (el Terremoto), a menudo eran considerados demonios. Se decía que Zipacná, como …   Wikipedia Español

  • Popul Vuh —    The Creation Legend of the Quiche Indians was fortunate in having escaped the destructive efforts of the Spanish conquerors. It may be said to be a reflection of the myths, not only of the Mayas, but to some extent of the Aztecs, and is of… …   Who’s Who in non-classical mythology

  • Vukub-Caquix —    A giant of the Quiche Creation Legend as told in the Popul Vuh. His name meant ‘Seven times the colour of fire’ and he had two sons, known as ‘Earth Heaper’ and ‘Earthquake’, by his wife Chimalmat. He was eventually destroyed by Hunapú with… …   Who’s Who in non-classical mythology

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