Stairway of Gods in the Mayan Pyramid Magician

Stairway of  Gods in the Mayan 

Pyramid Magician

The "Stairway of the Gods" a ritualistic route leading to the altar of the Pyramid of the Magician is the most prominent Maya structure on the Yucatan Peninsula The tallest and most recognizable structure in Uxmal its steep slope and unusual oval base this pyramid is considered distinctive for its rounded shape a step pyramid from Mesoamerica. Located in the ancient city of Uxmal the mysterious western staircase overlooks a nunnery and is more ornately decorated than the eastern one Along both sides of the narrower staircase are idols of Chaac the hook-nosed rain god The façade of the multi-roomed building of the Chenes is often divided into three sections In the Yucatec Maya the Yucatan Peninsula's Maya ethnic group the classic Chaac is sometimes seen as akin to the ancestors of the Tlaloc tribe of central Mexico

The distinctive style of construction characterized by the use of limestone often with smooth wall surfaces has caused extensive damage to the pyramid's exterior Post-hurricane structural examination revealed cracks on the southern walls on both sides of the western staircase where the pyramid's sides were originally believed to have been decorated with colored stucco Each color represents a more elaborately decorated direction in early Mayan architecture The dates of these legends are unknown as are the names of pre-Columbian structures which only appear in records about the construction of the Pyramid of the Magicians According to one account the god Itzamna a high god and creator residing in the sky was able to complete the pyramid in one night using his power and magic

Shaq or Shaq is the Mayan god of rain Shaq symbols are often depicted as humanoid with a long hanging nose and a nonhuman head with sharp fangs He sometimes carries a shield and a lightning axe and shells are used as ear adornments In Yucatec rain rituals the Shaq the center of a feast is a celebration of four boys praying for rain and a bountiful harvest In the 16th century Late Classic Maya architecture was characterized by a doorway surrounded by a single animal mask which served as the entrance The rooms were often decorated with Shaq masks This characteristic of the Chenes is common in the upper temples of the pyramids During Mesopotamian times the sun god was the embodiment of justice in the Mesopotamians and the god of fortune in the Chinese It could refer to multiple deities depending on the culture