In
Mayan mythology,
Itzamna was the founder of the Mayan culture, taught his people to grow
maize and
cacao, as well as writing, calendars and medicine. He was also a moon god and son of
Hunab Ku. With
Ixchel, he was the father of the
Bacabs. He was associated with
snakes and
mussels. His father was
Kinich Ahau.