A number of gods were associated to fertility, love, and marriage among the Mayan people. Itzamna was Kukulcan and Kinich Ahau were some of these gods. These women were known as the Goddesses of the Moon. They were often depicted in art as beautiful young women. It was believed that Mayans made pilgrimages in order to attain fertility and love.
Kukulcan
Kukulcan, in Mayan mythology was the creator god of rain. Mayans believed that the rain the god brought would clean the land. The god was often represented as a large serpent with a head that could sweep all of the country. Kukulcan statues were replaced with those of Mayan warriors, and snake gods. Kukulcan, a powerful symbol for indigenous Mexican cultural heritage, is not being replaced.
Itzamna
Itzamna, the Mayan god, was credited for bringing scientific advances to the ancient Maya. His strength combined elements of the heavens and earth to make him a formidable force. He was also known as the god of healing. The Maya worshiped Itzamna during the postclassic period, when many people suffered from diseases and illnesses.
Kinich Ahau
Kinich Ahau, the Maya sun God, is well-known. This name was first used by the Yucatec people in Central Mexico in 16th century. It is also sometimes called "God G" within the Maya codices. The Classic period depicts the Maya sun god as a middle-aged man with large square eyes and an aquiline nose. His upper teeth have been filed.
Ix Chel
Ix Chel, a fertility goddess, was said to have the ability to cause great floods. According to legend, she was responsible for the creation of a special spindle at center of the universe and controlling the waters in an upside down jar. Although her classical glyph is not known, Aztec mythology has the corresponding deities. Her patron goddess was Cozumel, Mexico.
Buluc Chabtan
Buluc Chabtan, a Mayan god, was the god who ruled over violence and war. He is often represented holding a flint knife or blazing torch. He was also called "God F" in Mayan mythology. He is associated both with violence 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
The Mayan god Ek Chuah was one of the most important Mayan deities. 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 foes and creating chaos. He was a Maya god of significant importance, but his role in everyday life is still a matter of debate.
Ek Chaj's compassionate side
Mayan Gods are often dual-natured. Ek Chuaj (the Mayan God who made cacao) was also the Mayan Goddess of war, destruction and chaos. So, Ek Chuaj was often seen with a lance and other weapons. The Maya believed cacao was a delicacy. However, cacao was also a form of currency.