Chaac, the mayan god of rain

Chaac, the mayan god of rain, it was usually depicted with a long nose tilted upward. It was one of the principal deities as rain played a major role in the life of mesoamerica.

According to the stories, the god dwelt in the caves, or cenotes, which are also associated with the entrances to the underworld.

In the image, an urn of clay depicting Chaac, currently in the museum DeYoung in San Francisco, California.