Vucub-Caquix (K'iche': Wuqub’ Kaqix, [ʋuˈquɓ kaˈqiʃ], possibly meaning 'seven-Macaw') is the name of a bird demon defeated by the Hero Twins of a Kʼicheʼ-Maya myth preserved in an 18th-century document, entitled ʼPopol Vuhʼ. The episode of the demon's defeat was already known in the Late Preclassic Period, before the year 200 AD.

Seven Macaw is a bird god who "magnifies himself." Before the first dawn, he decorates his teeth with turquoise and places gleaming metals around his eyes.

Jan 1, 2019 · It was there that they met a macaw named Itzam-Yeh (its-am-YEH), translated as Seven Macaw. He was bright, loud, boisterous, and yes, very colorful, which is typical of the real macaws we know. He claimed to be their new god of the sun and everything else for that matter.

One day Seven Macaw, a large bird with shining feathers and jeweled eyes, went up into a tree and claimed that he was the sun and the moon. The Hero Twins, Hunahpu and Xbalanque, thought Seven Macaw had too much pride.

Nov 16, 2024 · The Seven Macaw, known as Tezcatlipoca in some texts, is depicted as a deity and a symbol of both beauty and pride. His vibrant feathers and magnificent appearance often captivate those who encounter him, making him a revered …

Oct 21, 2018 · In this classic Maya vase painting from the lowlands, Seven Macaw is shown perched in the top of a fruit tree. The tree itself is portrayed as animate, with a face and ears at its base. Hidden behind the tree is Xbalanque, whose pawlike hand protrudes above the …

Wuqub' Kaqix (Siete Guacamaya/Seven Macaw), a deity who takes the form of part human, part bird, is one of the major figures of the Popol Wuj. Anthropologist Allen J. Christenson (2007: 78n150) explains that "The scarlet macaw (Ara macao) is a large species of parrot with beautiful, bright-red plumage.

Jan 20, 2024 · The seven macaw, also known as Vucub Caquix, is a prominent character in the Popol Vuh, the sacred Maya text. This mythical creature is depicted as a bird with elaborate decorative feathers and adorned with precious jewels. The seven macaw is believed to represent arrogance, vanity, and false power.

In Mayan mythology, Vucub Caquix, Seven Macaw, was a large bird that dwelled on the surface of the world after the flood. He was very vain and proclaimed himself the sun and moon, the lord over everything. This was when there was just a trace of …

As part of Mayan creation myths, Vucub Caquix plays a vital role in shaping the world and influencing humanity. Also known as Seven Macaw, he appears prominently in the K’iche’ Maya’s Popol Vuh, where he is depicted as a bird demon who falsely claims to be the sun and moon.