Ah Cancun – The Hunter God
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Ah Cancun – The Hunter God
Classification: Patron God
Culture/Pantheon: Mayan/Classic MesoAmerican
Associated: the Hunt, Protection of Animals
Sacred Stone: Obsidian
One of a number of deities in the Mayan religion associated with the hunt and protection of animals.
A hunting deity is a god or goddess in mythology associated with the hunting of animals and the skills and equipment involved. They are a common feature of polytheistic religions.
Deities of the Hunt
Kemetic – Neith, Paket.
Yoruba – Ogoun.
Greek - Artemis, Pan
Hittite - Rundas.
Obsidian protects against negative energy.
