Chaac (CHAH-ak)
Maya Deity
Chaac, the formidable deity of rain and thunder, resonates with the primal energy of the storm. His towering presence commands the sky, as he wields the power to unleash torrential rains and crackling lightning. Chaac's form is a majestic tapestry of cloud and water, his every movement echoing the rumble of thunder. His eyes gleam with electric intensity, capturing the wild essence of the tempest. His voice booms across the heavens, a deep, resonant sound that heralds the arrival of life-giving rains and the cleansing fury of the storm. As the nurturer of crops and the guardian of harvests, Chaac is revered for his role in the cycle of growth and renewal. His touch brings the nourishment of rain to the parched earth, his benevolence felt in every raindrop that feeds the rivers and fills the wells. In his presence, one feels the raw power of nature and the sustaining grace of water, a reminder of the force that both destroys and creates.
Physical Description
General Physical Condition
Depicted as a strong figure, often with reptilian or aquatic attributes, bearing symbols of rain and wielding axes associated with thunderstorms, representing the life-giving forces of water and fertility.
Species
Ethnicity
Life
2000 BCE
1500 CE
3500 years old
Children
Sex
Male
