The descent of the serpent in the Chichen Itza Equinox
The Chichen Itza Equinox and the Serpent effect that the sun provides in certain days and hours of the year is one of the main attractions to this Mayan Archeological Site.
The Slithering Serpent and 6 Other Secrets of Chichén Itzà ...
Tourists love to visit Chichén Itzá during the spring and autumn equinoxes to watch for the snake. During the equinoxes, when the late-afternoon sun hits El Castillo's northwest corner, triangular shadows cascade down the balustrade and end at a decorative serpent's head, creating the look of a feathered serpent slithering down the pyramid.
Kukulkan: The Maya's Powerful Feathered Serpent God - Ancient …
The magnificent Temple of Kukulkan at Chichen Itza serves as a testament to this deity’s significance in Maya culture. Built with precise astronomical alignments during the equinoxes shadows create the illusion of a serpent descending the temple’s steps – a spectacular display of ancient Maya engineering and astronomical knowledge ...
Kukulkan - Wikipedia
Kukulkan at Chichen Itza during the Equinox. The Classic Maya vision serpent, as depicted at Yaxchilan. K’uk’ulkan, also spelled Kukulkan (/ k uː k ʊ l ˈ k ɑː n /; lit. "Plumed Serpent", "Amazing Serpent"), is the serpent deity of Maya mythology.
Kukulkan: The Feathered Serpent of Maya Mythology
2024年2月23日 · In Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula, amidst the vast forests and archaeological sites, lies the awe-inspiring city of Chichén Itzá. This ancient Maya metropolis is renowned for its architecture, intricate mythology and reverence for Kukulkan, the feathered serpent god.
The Kukulcan Pyramid: The Best Time To See The Feathered Serpent…
2024年3月9日 · Kukulcan, the mythical feathered serpent of Chichen Itza in Yucatan, descends the stairs of the famous Castillo during each equinox.
The Secret of Chichen Itza | Self-Guided Walking Tour
2021年5月1日 · Well, that was fiction, but at the archaeological site of Chichen Itza in Mexico, you can witness a natural astrological phenomenon that Mayan architects purposefully designed when they built El Castillo sometime between 900 and 1,200 years ago. The ‘Descent of Kukulcán,’ also known as the feathered serpent!
Pyramid of Kukulcan at Chich'en Itza - Atlas Obscura
2009年7月15日 · Twice a year, when the day and night are in perfect balance, this pyramid dedicated to the feathered serpent god Kukulcan (or Quetzalcoatl), is visited by its namesake deity.
Kukulkan Pyramid Equinox - Chichen Itza
Chichen Itza is the most popular spot in Mexico to celebrate the spring equinox. During the spring equinox, thousands of visitors gather to witness the phenomena of natural light and shadow movements. Specially the serpent that descent step by step in El Castillo Pyramid.
What Is the Legend of the Feathered Serpent God at Chichen Itza ...
2024年2月3日 · The feathered serpent god, known as Kukulkan to the Maya and Quetzalcoatl to the Aztecs, plays a central role in the legends associated with Chichen Itza. Here are some key aspects of his legend: Creator and Lifebringer: Kukulkan is often depicted as a serpent with feathers, symbolizing the dual nature of earth and sky, and is associated…