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Quetzalcoatl: Sacred Temple
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It is likely that the figure who gave rise to the legendary Quetzalcoatl was an ancestor of his Maya counterpart, Kulkulcán. The Toltec of Tula moved southward, settled in SW Campeche, and in the 10th cent. under the leadership of Kulkulcán, a historical figure, occupied Chichén Itzá and founded the cities of Uxmal and Mayapán. Although probably assimilated into the Maya culture by this time, the invaders still employed Mexican architectural motifs (especially the feathered serpent) extensively. After the death of Kulkulcán he became the patron deity of Chichén Itzá, and most of the temples were dedicated to him. The symbol for both Quetzalcoatl and Kulkulcán, the serpent with quetzal feathers, has an obvious connection with serpent worship.
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The Order of Quetzalcoatl is a very unique organization of Shrine Masons. The Order is composed of only those who have distinguished themselves in their service to the Temples - who have associated together, for fun and fellowship. Local Teocallis are virtually autonomous, subject only to conformance to the Supreme Teocalli bylaws. Each set is own membership qualification, meeting and attendance requirements, rules for elections of officers, fees and dues, in accordance with the general guidelines established by the Supreme Teocalli. Local Teocallis are combined into regional associations, similar to Imperial Shrine Associations.
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The coincidence of numbers, values, counts, cycles, and possible numbers of figures on the temple of Quetzalcoatl seems far too precise to be readily attributed to mere chance. The count of cycles (days/years) appears to have resembled the reasoning that has been reflected in this exercise. The relation of whole cycles of distinct day/year counts is made possible by the method of calculation derived herein.
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The Temple of the Quetzalcoatl can be found in Teotihuacan, where it stood from about 150 C.E. to 250 C.E.1 If one were to see the temple in its entirety, there would be exactly 365 heads of Quetzalcoatl or Tlaloc, which alternate around the the tiers; ... the temple celebrates the Quetzalcoatl and the passage of time.2
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Several other Mesoamerican cultures are known to have worshipped a feathered serpent god: At Teotihuacan the several monumental structures are adorned with images of a feathered serpent (Notably the so-called "Citadel and Temple of Quetzalcoatl"[1]). Such imagery is ... prominent at such sites as Chichén Itza and Tula. This has lead scholars to conclude that the deity called Quetzalcoatl in the Nahuatl language was among the most important deities of Mesoamerica.[2]
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The Temple has more than just these heads...; it also has many designs of serpents to represent the Quetzalcoatl. In addition, there are images of priests, sacrifices, and the call to people for prayer. No doubt, the temple was create to honor the dragon as well to offer sacrifices to him, despite the fact that he did not require human sacrifices to be made in his name.3
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