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For thousands of years, Quetzalcoatl was one of the most important figures in the traditional mythologies of Mesoamerica.cultural region consisting of southern Mexico and northern regions of Central America As deity,god or goddess culture hero,mythical figure who gives people the tools of civilization, such as language and fire or legendary ruler, Quetzalcoatl appeared in some of the region's most powerful and enduring stories. He represented life, motion, laughter, health, sexuality, and the arts and crafts of civilization, such as farming, cooking, and music.

The name Quetzalcoatl means "Feathered Serpent." It brings together the magnificent green-plumed quetzal bird, symbolizing the heavens and the wind, and the snake, symbolizing the...