Quetzalcoatl

Quetzalcoatl is the "White bearded God" or the "Serpent God" from the legend of Quetzalcoatl of the ancient Aztecs. In Mormon circles, he is often identified with Jesus Christ.

Similarities with Christ

• Held by the Aztecs to be a symbol of death and resurrection.
• Created the world in conjunction with his adversary, Tezcatlipoca, who lost his foot in the process.
  • (See: Genesis 3:15 and also note that Mormons hold Christ to have created the world.)
• Was considered to be a good being.
• His association with the serpent similar to symbolism used by Moses during the Exodus.
  • (See: Numbers 21:9)
• Sometimes worshiped using animal sacrifice.
• Usually held to have opposed human sacrifice.

References

• "Quetzalcoatl, the Maya Maize God, and Jesus Christ" by Diane E. Wirth
• Quetzalcoatl -- Wikipedia