Aztec Gods and Goddesses 9 - Quetzalcóatl
Quetzalcóatl - "Plumed Serpent" was one of the most important gods in ancient Mesoamerica. A mix of bird and rattlesnake, his name is a combination of the Nahuatl words quetzal (the emerald plumed bird) and coatl (serpent). Quetzalcóatl was the god of winds and rain, and the creator of the world and humanity.