A number of gods were associated to fertility, love, and marriage among the Mayan people. Itzamna (Kukkulcan), Kinich Ahau, and Itzamna were some of them. They were popularly referred to as the Goddess, the Moon, and were often depicted by artists as young seductive women. Some Mayans were believed to make pilgrimages to the temples of these gods to obtain fertility and love.
Kukulcan
In Mayan mythology, Kukulcan was a creator god of the rain. Mayans believed that the rain he would bring would wipe out all evil. The god was often represented as a large serpent with a head that could sweep all of the country. Kukulcan's statues are now dominated by snake gods and Mayan warriors. Kukulcan is still a strong symbol of Mexico's indigenous cultural heritage.
Itzamna
Itzamna, the Mayan god, was credited for bringing scientific advances to the ancient Maya. He was a powerful force that combined elements from the earth, heavens, and underworld. He was also considered to be the god of medicine. The Maya worshiped Itzamna during the postclassic period, when many people suffered from diseases and illnesses.
Kinich Ahau
The Maya sun god is known by the name Kinich Ahau. 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. The Classic period's Maya sun god is often depicted as a middle-aged man, usually with an aquiline nose, large eyes, and square features. His upper front teeth are filed.
Ix Chel
Ix Chel was a fertility goddess and was believed to be able to cause great flooding. It was believed that she controlled the waters from an upside-down container and created a special spindle in the center of the universe. Her classical glyph has yet to be discovered, but Aztec mythology lists her corresponding gods. Her patron goddess was Cozumel, Mexico.
Buluc Chabtan
The Mayan god Buluc Chabtan was the god of war and violence. He is often seen holding a flint blade or torch. He was also called "God F" in Mayan mythology. He is associated both with violence and human sacrifice. Some depict him surrounded in maggots. His image represents a powerful symbol of a god's ability to overcome violence. He was worshiped by the Mayans to win war.
Ek Chuah
Ek Chuah, a Mayan god, was one of the most important Mayan divinities. He was both the patron of cacao as well as a major source for energy. His images can be seen in hieroglyphics from several Maya sites. These images depict him defeating evil and causing havoc. Although he was a significant Maya god, the nature of his role in daily life has been debated.
Ek Chuaj's benevolent 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. Although cacao was considered a speciality in Maya culture and used to be a currency, the Maya saw cacao as an important commodity.