Represents creation, fertility, knowledge, and the duality of human nature. In Aztec and Toltec cultures, Quetzalcoatl is a feathered serpent deity symbolizing the union of Earth (serpent) and Heaven (feathers). He is a god of wind and air, a creator deity, and a bringer of civilization, embodying the principle of life and the continuity of existence. Quetzalcoatl's legend also speaks to the idea of spiritual rebirth and transformation.

Themes: creation, fertility, knowledge, duality, rebirth

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