Chaak
Chaak, also spelled Chaac, is the Maya rain god, a principal deity in the religious pantheon of the Maya civilization. He presides over rain, storms, thunder, and agriculture, and is closely linked to maize cultivation. In Maya belief, rainfall is controlled by Chaak’s movements in the heavens; he releases rain when clouds gather and his ceremonial axe is used to strike the sky to provoke precipitation. Adequate rainfall was essential for crops and survival in the Maya world, making Chaak one of the most consistently honored gods in Maya ritual.
In art and iconography, Chaak is typically depicted as a male figure with a long, prominent nose
Cultic practice: Chaak was widely worshiped across Maya centers, from the Yucatán Peninsula to the Guatemalan
Legacy: The figure of Chaak appears in Maya inscriptions, murals, and codices, and his image remains part