Mayan Calendar Prophecies: The Complete Collection of 2012 Predictions and Prophecies by Daniels Gary

Author:Daniels, Gary [Daniels, Gary]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: TheRealMayanProphecies.com
Published: 2012-10-01T18:30:00+00:00

Yax Naah Itzamnaaj & the Constellation Draco

There is one final deity associated with these events: Yax Naah Itzamnaaj. The hieroglyphic text notes that he oversaw the enthronement of God GI.

Itzamna was one of the most ancient gods whose myths are very reminiscent of those told about Quetzalcoatl, the sky serpent. Itzamna’s name has been interpreted to mean “lizard house” where itzam means “lizard” and na means “house.” House and/or mansion were common terms used by cultures around the world to refer to a constellation. One constellation has been represented as both a lizard and serpent around the world: Draco. Could Itzamna be associated with the constellation Draco?

One researcher noted, “Itzamnaaj a.k.a. ‘God D,’ [was] a high-ranking, wrinkled Old God, ubiquitous in Maya art, usually ruling over other gods. Occasionally…God D [appeared] as a serpent-head.”[125] In Mayan mythology, Itzamna was married to Ix Chel who was depicted as having a serpent on her head, carrying a water jug, usually overturned pouring out water. The Little Dipper asterism to the Maya was known as the “water jug,” xam, which pours out virgin water.[126] Thus it is likely that Itzamna represented the constellation Draco which is “married” to the Little Dipper in the night sky since they endlessly rotate around each other, even passing ownership of the North star between one another due to precession. Since Draco is a circumpolar constellation it is visible year round unlike other constellations that dip below the horizon for months at a time; thus, he is an appropriate “deity” to rule over the other deities, i.e., constellations. Since Draco is always visible, this is likely why he is said to have overseen the events of 3300 BC. More importantly, due to precession of the equinoxes Draco was home to the North Star, Thuban, in 3300 BC.

What about the title Yax Naah he is given in this hieroglyphic text? Yax means “green” but also “first.” Naah means house. Combined they likely mean something like “the original” Itzamna. This title was likely meant to distinguish him from the later incarnations of Itzamna that were closely associated with Quetzalcoatl, which we have seen was clearly a comet not a constellation. (This version of Itzamna will be seen in the next chapter, “Decoding the Mayan Blowgunner Vase.”)

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