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源自纳瓦特尔语Quetzalcōātl,由quetzalli(绿咬鹃羽毛)和cōātl(蛇)组成,字面意思为'羽蛇'。
❶ 羽蛇神,古代中美洲阿兹特克和玛雅文化中的重要神祇,象征智慧、农业和风。通常被描绘为长羽毛的蛇形生物。
“The temple was dedicated to Quetzalcoatl, the feathered serpent god.”
(这座神庙供奉着羽蛇神魁札尔科亚特尔。)
“Legends say Quetzalcoatl brought maize to humanity.”
(传说羽蛇神为人类带来了玉米。)
Cult of Quetzalcoatl — 指古代中美洲对羽蛇神的宗教崇拜体系,涉及神庙祭祀和神话传承。
“The Cult of Quetzalcoatl influenced many aspects of Aztec society.”
(羽蛇神崇拜影响了阿兹特克社会的诸多方面。)