El aspecto bélico de Chaahk, el dios de la lluvia, en el Periodo Clásico maya

Abstract

The god of rain and thunder, Chaahk, was one of the more important deities of the Classic maya Period (250- 900 d.C). Among his many aspects is one related to war that was perhaps influenced by a foreign god, Tlaloc. From the end of the seven century, Chaahk can be recognized in iconographic contexts pertaining to warfare. Maya rulers depicted on stelas, lintels, ceramics, and in murals painting, incorporated Chaahk’s headdresses in their battle attire. On other occasions, as can be seen in the murals of Mulchic, personifications of the god are associated with captives or included in complex narratives related to war. These connections between Chaahk and armed conflict were maintained trough the Postclassic, and until the arrival of of the Spaniards.