Quetzalcoatl - Old Gods #7

Between the peaks of sacred mountains and the depths of azure seas, Quetzalcoatl, the feathered serpent, weaves the fabric of life. He is the breath of the wind and the craftsman of the cosmos, his wisdom deep as the cenotes that pierce the earth. Quetzalcoatl, the Feathered Serpent, is a fundamental deity in ancient Mesoamerican cultures, notably among the Aztecs and the Toltecs. As patron of knowledge, agriculture, and the arts, his influence is sown in the fields of maize and the glyphs of ancient codices. Quetzalcoatl's legend is a mosaic of transcendence and humanity, a dance of the divine and the earthly. He ascends and descends, a god ever-present in the flame of invention and the breeze of change. His legacy, vibrant and enduring, whispers of unity, a bridge between the heavens and the heart of the land. The arrival of Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century marked the decline of Quetzalcoatl's worship. The Spaniards' efforts to convert indigenous populations to Christianity led to the suppression of native religions and rituals. Many temples and religious sites were destroyed or repurposed for Christian worship.