Chaac
차악
Mesoamerican MythologyMayan Civilization
"Mayan God of Rain and Thunder"
✦ Personality Traits
Rainy
Thunderous
Agricultural
Life-giving
Essential
✦ About
Chaac is the Mayan god of rain, thunder, and agriculture. He strikes the clouds with his lightning axe to bring life-giving rain to the crops. In the dry Yucatan, he was essential for survival.
✦ Famous Story
When drought threatened the land, priests would climb to cenotes—sacred sinkholes—to call upon Chaac for rain.
✦ If You Match
You bring Chaac's life-giving rain—sustenance and growth where drought threatens.
✦ Also Known As
Chac
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