| Object Name: | Drawing of Xaman Ek, the god of darkness, from Dresden Codex |
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| Creation Date: | 1500 AD | |
| Culture: | Post-Classic Maya | |
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| God C has been identified as Ah Chicum Ek, "the guiding star." He is always portrayed with a snub-nosed face and peculiar black markings on his head. He has an association with the North Star. He was benevolent, and is found in association with the rain god. | ||
