Quetzalcoatl in Children's Mythology

Abstract

My research project focuses on the representation of the god Quetzalcoatl in myths written for children; Quetzalcoatl, also known as the Feathered Serpent, is a deity of the Toltec, Mayan and Aztec communities who was said to have descended to the world to create what we know today as humans (Leeming). Though Quetzalcoatl is commonly studied through an archaeological or historical perspective, few studies analyze his relationship with children's mythology. Therefore, this study aims to fill a gap in the existing literature by correlating the deity with myths often read by young audiences. Findings of the investigation are communicated on a website that intends to reach a wider audience who may not have access to academic resources and databases.