The Mayan God N Yellow Turtle

The name “God N Yellow Turtle” is found at a variety of sites in Mayan culture. The manner in which this name is presented contributes to our understanding of this god.

In some cases, the name is composed of God N’s portrait followed by phonetic signs representing the word “ak” (turtle). In other cases, the name is represented by a turtle wearing a k’an earring or a turtle actually wearing the net bag headdress. Finally, some examples show the conflation of God N and the turtle.

Here are some questions and answers about the Mayan god N Yellow Turtle:

• What is the name of the Mayan god that is associated with turtles?
• How is the name of this god presented in Mayan culture?
• What are the different ways that the name of this god is represented?

The answers to these questions can be found in the summary above.