Quetzalcoatl is a prominent Mesoamerican deity whose name means “Feathered Serpent” in Nahuatl. It refers to a legendary god worshipped by the Aztecs and other Nahua peoples, often depicted as a serpent adorned with quetzal feathers. In scholarly and cultural contexts, it also denotes the figure associated with creation, wind, knowledge, and culture. The term is used in archaeology, anthropology, religion studies, and popular culture.
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