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'''ChacIxChel''' - The home of the [[Mayan Clan]] of [[gargoyles]] in [[Guatemala]].
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[[Image:MayanPyr.png|thumb|360px|ChacIxChel]]
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'''ChacIxChel''' is the home of the [[Mayan Clan]] of [[gargoyle]]s in [[Guatemala]].
  
 
This word may refer to the actual [[Mayan Pyramid]] the [[clan]] inhabits, but more likely it is meant to indicate the area around the pyramid, or the location of the pyramid.
 
This word may refer to the actual [[Mayan Pyramid]] the [[clan]] inhabits, but more likely it is meant to indicate the area around the pyramid, or the location of the pyramid.
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== Appearance ==
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* [[The Green|"The Green"]]
  
 
== Real World Background ==
 
== Real World Background ==
  
'''Chac''', otherwise known as '''Chaac''' or '''Chaak''', is the original Yucatec name of the Maya rain deity. With his lightning axe, Chaac strikes the clouds and produces thunder.
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The name ChacIxChel appears to contain the names of two Mayan gods, although this could be a coincidence.
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Chac Is the Mayan rain god.
  
'''Ixchel''' or '''Ix Chel''' is the 16th-century name of the aged jaguar goddess of midwifery and medicine in the ancient Mayan culture. She was often depicted with a snake in her hair and crossbones embroidered on her skirt.
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Ix Chel is the Mayan moon goddess.
  
 
== References ==
 
== References ==
  
*{{wikipedia|Chaac}}  
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*{{wikipedia2|Chaac|Chaac}}  
 
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*{{wikipedia2|Ixchel|Ixchel}}
*{{wikipedia|Ixchel}}
 
  
 
[[Category:Canon places]]
 
[[Category:Canon places]]

Latest revision as of 10:22, 19 January 2023

ChacIxChel

ChacIxChel is the home of the Mayan Clan of gargoyles in Guatemala.

This word may refer to the actual Mayan Pyramid the clan inhabits, but more likely it is meant to indicate the area around the pyramid, or the location of the pyramid.

Appearance

Real World Background

The name ChacIxChel appears to contain the names of two Mayan gods, although this could be a coincidence.

Chac Is the Mayan rain god.

Ix Chel is the Mayan moon goddess.

References

  • Chaac at Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia
  • Ixchel at Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia