Name and Etymology:
Ah Mun, "Lord of the Forests"
Yum Kaax
Yum Caaz
Religion and Culture of Ah Mun:
Maya, Mesoamerica
Symbols, Iconography, and Art of Ah Mun:
Mayan art typically portrayed Ah Mun as a young man in order to represent the possibility of future growth. He also usually have an ear of grown coming out of his head or is wearing a headdress made from corn.
Ah Mun is God of:
Maize / Corn
Agriculture
Abundance
Equivalents in Other Cultures:
unknown — please email me if you have any information to add about this.
Story and Origin of Ah Mun:
As with the corn itself, Ah Mun is usually closely associated with rain (as represented by Chac, the rain god) and fighting against death (as represented by Ah Puch, the god of death).
Family Tree and Relationships of Ah Mun:
unknown — please email me if you have any information to add about this.
Worship, Rituals and Temples of Ah Mun:
As part of their role as leaders and protectors of their people, Mayan rulers would ritually dress as Ah Mun and scatter grains of corn to symbolically prepare for future harvests and abundance. During festivals to Ah Mun, priests would consume hallucinogenic drinks and honey.
Mythology and Legends of Ah Mun:
unknown — please email me if you have any information to add about this.
