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In Maya mythology, Bacab is a generic Yucatec name used to refer to each of the four Maya gods assigned to uphold the sky.

The Bacabs are also refer to as Pauahtuns and Chacs.

Characteristics[]

The Bacabs were designated by color and cardinal direction: the Red Bacab, Kan, ruled the East; White, Mulac, the North; Black, Ix, the West; and Yellow, Cauac, the South. Alternate names used for the four are Hobnil, Cantzicnal, Saccimi, and Hosanek. They are represented as old men or jaguars.

Family[]

Kan, Mulac, Ix and Cauac are brothers, the sons of Itzamna and Ixchel.

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