#akan

Corresponding to the God A'. This deity is still mysterious though many have made connections as to who he may be. Often in art he is portrayed alongside wayob, spirit companion animals, and is portrayed in varying functions. Sometimes he appears with black bands across the face, 'kimi' glyphs on his face, the 'akbal' glyph on his forehead, and black cloaks decorated with bones. In some depictions he is shown in the act of self-decapitation, apparently relating to sacrifice, while in some he is shown throwing stones. In other forms he is shown similar or possibly equivalent to another wayob, labeled Mok Chih, who is related to bees, beekeeping, and the alcoholic beverage pulque, often shown vomiting or inserting an enema. Sometimes he is shown in female form or as a firefly, and some believe all of these could simply just be the god in many forms akin to how other religions have multifaceted deities. It's suggested that the glyphic name of this being should be read as Akan, which would relate him to another phrase that mentions him as the god of alcohol and intoxication. Though the full story isn't known currently it is evident he is a god of death, disease, and may have ties to beekeeping and alcohol.

Pantheon: Maya

Domain or Function: Relates to death and disease, possibly a god of bees and pulque.

Alternate Names: Corresponds to the name Uac Mitun Ahau from scholar Diego de Landa. Could possibly be the same as Mok Chih, Ch'ak B'aah Akan, Ux Pik Akan, and more.

Character Traits: Shown predominately in the acts of intoxication and self-sacrifice, so he could be related to pleasure or some form of self-sacrifice.

Visual Traits: Shown in many forms but the obvious tell that it's Akan are usually the black bands around the eyes and the presence of the 'akbal' and/or 'kimi' glyphs.

Symbolism: Akbal and kimi glyphs, pulque, pots, bees.