Hun Hunahpu

Hun Hunahpu

훈 후나푸

Mesoamerican Mythology

Mayan Civilization

"Mayan Maize God"

Personality Traits

Sacrificing Reborn Nourishing Cyclical Heroic

About

Hun Hunahpu is the Mayan maize god whose death and rebirth myth parallels the corn cycle. He was killed by the lords of the underworld but was resurrected by his sons, the Hero Twins, symbolizing the eternal renewal of maize.

Famous Story

The Hero Twins descended to Xibalba, defeated the lords of death, and resurrected their father from the underworld, establishing the cycle of maize.

If You Match

You embody Hun Hunahpu's sacrifice—dying and rising to nourish others.

Also Known As

One Hunahpu Maize God