Maya Mythology

The Maya Gods of Mesoamerica...

HOBNIL

Maya God

Also known as Kan

Pillar God of the Eastern Sky

One of the Bacabs. He stands in the Far East and supports the eastern corner of the sky. Favorite color: red, the hue of the rising sun.

He also seems very keen on bees.

Hobnil Facts and Figures

Name: Hobnil
Pronunciation: Coming soon
Alternative names: Kan

Gender: Male
Type: God
Celebration or Feast Day: Unknown at present

Role: Unknown at present

Good/Evil Rating: NEUTRAL, may not care
Popularity index: 4828

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Article last revised on April 12, 2019 by Rowan Allen.
Editors: Peter J. Allen, Chas Saunders

References: Coming soon.

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