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Quetzalcoatl (Classical Nahuatl: Quetzalcohuātl IPA: [ketsaɬˈkoaːtɬ]) is a Mesoamerican deity whose name comes from the Nahuatl language and has the meaning of "feather-serpent".

The worship of a feathered serpent deity is first documented in Teotihuacan in the Late Preclassic through the Early Classic period (400 BCE– 600CE) of Mesoamerican chronology - "Teotihuacan arose as a new religious center in the Mexican Highland, around the time of Christ..."-- whereafter it appears to have spread throughout Mesoamerica by the Late Classic (600 –- 900 CE) (Ringle et al.). In the Postclassic period (900 – 1519 CE) the worship of the feathered serpent deity was centered in the central Mexican religious center of Cholula. It is in this period that the deity is known to have been named "Quetzalcoatl" by his Nahua followers. In the Maya area he was known as Kukulcan or Ququmatz, names that also translate as "feathered serpent" in different Mayan languages. In the era following the 16th-century Spanish Conquest a number of sources were written that describe the god "Quetzalcoatl" and relates him to a ruler of the mythico-historic city of Tollan called by the names "Ce Acatl", "Topiltzin", "Nacxitl" or "Quetzalcoatl". It is a matter of much debate among historians to which degree, or whether at all, these narratives about this legendary Toltec ruler Topiltzin Ce Acatl Quetzalcoatl describe actual historical events. Furthermore early Spanish sources written by clerics tend to identify the god-ruler "Quetzalcoatl" of these narratives with either Hernán Cortés or St. Thomas—an identification which is also a source of diversity of opinions about the nature of "Quetzalcoatl".
Among the Aztecs, whose beliefs are the best-documented in the historical sources, Quetzalcoatl was related to gods of the wind, of Venus, of the dawn, of merchants and of arts, crafts and knowledge. He was also the patron god of the Aztec priesthood, of learning and knowledge. Quetzalcoatl was one of several important gods in the Aztec pantheon along with the gods Tlaloc, Tezcatlipoca and Huitzilopochtli.

I´ve done this one in the hospital at the beginning of the year (u know, needles, nurses, and fatty doctors everywhere XD) as part of the deity set for "Myth: Phanteons", check it

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PSCS/bamboo/6 Hours/music: Quetzalcoatl - Therion (this song is AWESOME alive!!!!!!!!!!, come back to Chile XD)

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Comments: 645

AlphaGodzilla1985 [2017-11-30 04:10:00 +0000 UTC]

Nice Kaiju

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spaghetti-dinner [2017-04-11 07:32:53 +0000 UTC]

Woah!

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Flat-Bread [2016-03-13 00:11:16 +0000 UTC]

Hello! Just wanted to let you know that I noticed this piece of your art was also uploaded here Charrannadera  . Not sure if the person got your permission or not, so I just thought I'd tell you! (Amazing work, by the way!)

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Eclipse2016 [2015-12-09 15:59:40 +0000 UTC]

Hi conquest I'm on your page I'm looking at your art and saying boy this kids a nerd like really dude 

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PiersNivans25 [2015-11-30 14:03:50 +0000 UTC]

I think he is working with yugioh. He did made Hell cards for yugioh.

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Mexicankaiju [2015-10-05 04:13:22 +0000 UTC]

Està Supeeer el diseño!!

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Spectrum747 [2014-12-26 01:40:39 +0000 UTC]

I wish he were my god ._.

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BlackJaguar13 [2014-08-16 19:53:11 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful.

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Wolf-Ninja001 [2014-05-08 17:37:43 +0000 UTC]

incedible!

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Snakeman2013 [2014-02-21 01:42:29 +0000 UTC]

Aw that's so awesome

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Phoenix531 [2014-01-13 04:40:40 +0000 UTC]

Amazing!!

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alpha-Ikaros [2013-10-03 11:42:57 +0000 UTC]

such badass masterpiece with a bdass name!! I love it!

And I still can't pronounce that name hoho!

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Africa2000 [2013-09-21 02:33:27 +0000 UTC]

Mayans are not stupid, the editor of all books are trying to scare you and go against them. Mayans are powerful people!

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masximo18 [2013-03-02 05:02:30 +0000 UTC]

the skys have a new ruler great work

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LyokoStar [2013-01-03 20:52:54 +0000 UTC]

this reminds me of my Light End Dragon yugioh card!

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TheWordMaster [2012-08-21 15:54:58 +0000 UTC]

This is so awesome! I've been looking for pictures of feathered serpents, and this one is by far the best!

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LeafyHeart [2012-08-20 05:41:00 +0000 UTC]

super epic!!!

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Coffee-N-Computers [2012-07-15 03:01:01 +0000 UTC]

May I sure this picture for My story? [link]

The first temple is the Chichen Itza. And it would go perfect with the 3rd the 4th chapter.

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AlmightyGarm [2012-06-30 11:45:56 +0000 UTC]

ROOOOAAAAR I LOVE UR QUE PIC's O.O

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ArtistOtaku91 [2012-05-20 01:37:58 +0000 UTC]

I Love Dragons!!!!!!!!!!!

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vincentc4 [2012-04-22 02:18:12 +0000 UTC]

Aw aw aw aw aw

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Jynx11 [2012-03-13 03:59:04 +0000 UTC]

THATS ONE BA MUTHA

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Surhew [2012-03-08 23:51:40 +0000 UTC]

Superb image!! . . .

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Hotaru-No-Kuronichi [2012-03-06 23:48:56 +0000 UTC]

All three of your iterations are beautiful. I am in awe.

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UNDR4 [2012-02-26 23:49:37 +0000 UTC]

amazing

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Mae760 [2012-02-16 04:15:29 +0000 UTC]

HOO!!!! FREAKING COOL !!!!

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fireraven23 [2012-02-06 05:24:33 +0000 UTC]

I know he's not an actual God, but I'd definatly worship him back in th day! ESPCIALLY if all the artwork was like this!

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thedemir59 In reply to fireraven23 [2012-05-16 15:14:30 +0000 UTC]

Ahh. But there is something called neopeganism. Basicly you worship the old gods, minus the bloodshead and secreficing. Just saing if you want give it a try.

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ArtistJasonDement [2012-02-01 10:38:38 +0000 UTC]

Hey Genzo, just wanted to drop by and tell you that this amazing piece of art inspired my tattoo. I'm currently having a full sleeve tattoo done in the Mayan/Inca style and I have your Quetzalcoatl wrapped around my forearm I'll upload a picture once I'm done. I've got about 7-8 hours under the needle so far.

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sunTallulah [2012-01-13 23:46:44 +0000 UTC]

This is very impressive!

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Garou99 [2012-01-09 18:13:52 +0000 UTC]

it's quetzalcoatl, snake with feathers, (serpiente emplumada), it was a God of my country, and this pic it's awesome!!

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himotep [2012-01-07 20:53:42 +0000 UTC]

This is not a dragon, please read the description.

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Mystic-Majinbuu [2012-01-05 03:38:48 +0000 UTC]

Dragon with Angel wings? xD
but looks awesome though. GJ

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Angelfonds [2011-12-21 23:30:14 +0000 UTC]

these are my favorite type of dragon.

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MisticusJIL [2011-12-07 06:28:16 +0000 UTC]

De todas tus obras esta es mi favorita, no es por que las demás no sean la hostia jeje, sino por lo que significa para mi la serpiente emplumada y esta imagen en especial. Ahora más viendo en que forma fue elaborada. Mil gracias por deleitarnos con tan geniales obras OWO

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NeCaVII [2011-11-12 14:08:46 +0000 UTC]

se le conoce como Quetzalcoalt en el norte y centro de México, aquí en el sur Los mayas lo llamaban Kukulcan (Can=serpiente Kukul no se con exactitud si es plumas D
: ) por cierto *-* chico dibujo~

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alangi [2011-11-03 02:49:08 +0000 UTC]

this is amazing! Great work

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PaladinOfTheSun [2011-10-26 15:41:41 +0000 UTC]

That is just awesome!

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TheDarkestRaven1608 [2011-10-10 02:39:41 +0000 UTC]

Watermark this work! Pronto!

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Onyx-Starchild [2011-08-21 13:25:52 +0000 UTC]

This artwork has been stolen by Chad Love Lieberman, who has also stolen hundereds or thousands of other artpieces online for $300-$1200 at the now-down art4love . com
If you haven't heard yet, `alexiuss has asked for side-by-sides for evidence and is thinking of pursuing a class-action lawsuit against him.

Here is your proof: [link]

Please also look here: [link] for any more of your and others' work, as I only recognize an occasional artwork.

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TheDarkestRaven1608 In reply to Onyx-Starchild [2011-10-10 02:40:08 +0000 UTC]

That a**hole!

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Onyx-Starchild In reply to TheDarkestRaven1608 [2011-10-10 03:06:02 +0000 UTC]

hhhm. I think this may have been resolved already, though.

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Designer-Moje [2011-08-17 10:20:59 +0000 UTC]

just in case it not your donig you image is for sale here:
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quetzalgirl [2011-07-23 04:58:16 +0000 UTC]

You know, if the feathers and the scales of the Aztec and Mayan God was transfered to Team Fortress 2, that would be the coolest item to get for the Scout.

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zypher12 [2011-07-18 20:57:16 +0000 UTC]

This rocks!
Love it!

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kkshi99 [2011-07-11 17:35:58 +0000 UTC]

wooow owo its cool el kanijo nwn

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saishadow [2011-07-05 17:47:50 +0000 UTC]

awsom quetzacoatl

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Umbraserpent [2011-06-30 02:25:23 +0000 UTC]

Awesome!

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Marthisaur [2011-06-24 03:04:02 +0000 UTC]

this...is...AMAZING

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SoulBerry101 [2011-06-17 21:19:29 +0000 UTC]

nice dude

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