Itzamna as shown in the classic period pottery
Itzamna is considered the founder of Mayan culture, a creator god and the patron of priests and scribes. Kinich Ahau, the sun god, is considered one of his aspects.
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Itzamna taught the Mayans art, literature, medicine, science, sculpture and agriculture (particularly regarding maize and cacao), and created the calendar. He himself is a creator and healer capable of resurrecting the dead.
Family[]
According to some sources, he is the father of the Bacabs and the son of Hunab-Ku.
In Popular Culture[]
Itzamna has appeared a few times in Thor's comic book series (Thor I #300 and Thor Annual #10), acting as an ally to the title character.