A number of gods were associated to fertility, love, and marriage among the Mayan people. Itzamna, Kukulcan, and Kinich Ohau were just some of the gods. They were popularly referred to as the Goddess, the Moon, and were often depicted by artists as young seductive women. According to some Mayans, pilgrimages were made to these gods by certain Mayans to gain fertility and love.
Kukulcan
Kukulcan is a Mayan god who created rain. Mayans believed that the rain Kukulcan brought would cleanse the Earth. The god was often represented in the form of a huge serpent with a head that could sweep the land. Some of the statues of Kukulcan have been replaced with the heads of Mayan warriors and snake gods. Even so, Kukulcan remains a powerful symbol of indigenous cultural heritage of Mexico.
Itzamna
The Mayan god Itzamna was credited with bringing scientific and technological advancements to the ancient Maya. He was a powerful force that combined elements from the earth, heavens, and underworld. He was also known as the god of healing. During the postclassic period when many people were suffering from illnesses and diseases, the Maya worshipped Itzamna.
Kinich Ahau
Kinich Ahau is a Maya name for the sun god. The Yucatec peoples of Central Mexico used the name for the first times in 16th-century. It is sometimes called "God G", in Maya codices. This Maya sun God is typically depicted as a middle aged man in the Classic period. He has a broad aquiline nose with square eyes and has large, square eyes. His upper teeth are filed.
Ix Chel
Ix Chel is a fertility goddess believed to have the power and ability to cause great floods. She was believed to have managed the waters of an upside-down jar and also created a special spinning wheel at the center. Her classical glyph, however, is not known. Aztec mythology does have the equivalent deities. Her patron goddess was Cozumel, Mexico.
Buluc Chabtan
The Mayan god Buluc Chabtan was the god of war and violence. He is often represented holding a flint knife or blazing torch. The Mayans called him "God F". He is associated with death and human sacrifice. Some depict him being surrounded with maggots. His image is powerfully symbolic of a god's power to overthrow violence. The Mayans worshiped him to achieve victory in war.
Ek Chuah
Ek Chuah, a Mayan god, was one of the most important Mayan divinities. He was the patron of cacao, and an important source of energy. You can see his images in hieroglyphics at several Maya sites. These images depict him defeating evil and causing havoc. He was a Maya god of significant importance, but his role in everyday life is still a matter of debate.
Ek Chuaj's generous side
Mayan gods often have dual natures. Ek Chuaj, the Mayan God of cacao, was also the Mayan God of war, destruction, chaos, and merchants. He was often depicted with a lance or other weapon. While cacao was a delicacy in the Maya culture, the Maya also saw cacao as a means of currency.