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Chac

A god of rain, thunder, and agriculture in the religion of the Mayan Indians. He was worshipped in Yucatan. With him were connected a number of subsidiary deities called the Chac. These were associated with the snake, the symbol of rain.

citations: Encyc. of Rel., Canney

article created 2006-04-12 , last updated 2006-04-12

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