Kukulkan, also known as the feathered or plumed serpent god, was associated with the religion and mythology of Mesoamerica, specifically the Yucatec Maya. The multiple manifestations of Kukulkan are all related to the belief that he was a creator who brought rain and winds. He is associated with the Chichen Itza temple, which was built in his honour and Kukulkan also has a powerful symbolic significance in Mexican cultural heritage.

In Mesoamerica, the snake was regarded as a deity that symbolized life above and below the earth, and also associated with the underworld. Because of its living habits, the snakes were also known to have caves, which provided them with access to the underworld. The bodies of these snakes are also featured in various art pieces from the region. The words "sky" and "snake" have the same pronunciation in both English and Maya.

In Yucatan, references to Kukulkan are often confused with those of a person who has the same name. It's believed that this individual, who was also called Kukulkan, was a ruler or priest at Chichen Itza during the 10th century. Although Kukulkan was regarded as a historical figure in the 16th century, during the 9th century, art pieces from Chichen Itza did not identify him as a human being. Instead, they depicted him as a vision serpent that was tied around the figures of nobles.

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