Chahk:
Rain
deity

Chaahk is shown here clutching his axe, ready to strike rain and thunder from the clouds. This sculpture was likely created in the Puuc hills of Yucatan and Campeche.

Chahk: rain deity
Photo of Palace of the Circus

Palace of
the Circus at
Chichen-Itza,
bas-relief of
tigers

Photo of Palace of the Circus