Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
The highly anticipatedBlack Felis concolor : Wakanda Foreverjust released its latest prescribed trailer and needless to say , it is captivating , astonishing , and even emotional . By the looks of it , Wakanda Forevermay be one of the most aesthetic films of the MCU yet and fans ca n’t wait for it to be released November 11th , 2022 .
The originalBlack Pantherhad a beautiful and jaw - falling artistic influence from Africa ’s cultures and it looks like its next film will follow that custom and will be heavy inspired by other outstanding cultures of Mesoamerica . Namor will be introduce to the MCU as the ophidian god Kukulkan , one of the most important Supreme Being of mesoamerican mythology . Namor may be a fabricated mutant , but Kukulkan was a very mythic character that defined entire civilizations , and there is a lot to jazz about it .
Kukulkan’s Iconography
Kukulkan is a plumage serpent deity whose blood are almost untraceable , however , it appears in many cultures ' books , temples , sculpture , and house painting . In most of its depictions , its shown as a gullible feather ophidian and has a big backtalk and teeth .
In other depictions , it is shown as a mix between a feathered serpent and a valet , which was intelligibly taken as inspiration for Namor ’s feather helmet . Given it ’s one of the most characteristic and of import gods of Mesoamerica , it ’s indulge to see the MCU adopting other mythologies that deviate from the very well - known and overused Caucasian ones .
The Mesoamerican Interpretation
Many dissimilar prehispanic cultures worship Kukulkan . Aztecs , Mayans , Toltecs , and Olmecs were part of the multiple civilizations that did , to name a few . Although there are theory , it is still unidentified where Kukulkan first appeared , and it is much less known how its digit spread between cultures , but he could be as ancient as humanity itself .
One of its most relevant and solid appearances is in the Popol Vuh , an ancient and consecrated Mayan volume that could be easily deliberate one of the most importantmythology books that would make outstanding flick . At last , someone noticed how interesting Kukulkan is and decided to introduce it in the MCU , and if Namor makes justice to this fascinating wight , Wakanda Foreverwill for sure be amazing .
It Has Different Names
Given that many culture worshipped it , it had multiple names . Namor will be named after its Yucatecan Mayan name , which is Kukulkan , but for the Aztecs , its name was Quetzalcoatl . For the Mayans of Guatemala , it was Gucumatz ; and for the Mixtecs , it was Coo Dzahui .
Its many names try out how foresighted Kukulkan ’s comportment has been in human chronicle , which fit perfectly with Namor ’s write up . The mutant of Atlantis may come along in the MCU as one of the very first mutants ever , and Kukulkan was one of the first god ever registered in Mesoamerica . Undeniably , the match and comparison are ideal .
Ehécatl Or The Ability To Fly
One of thebiggest reveals from theWakanda Forevertrailerwas Namor ’s ability to fell . Kukulkan had the same gift in many of its depictions , therefore it has multiple feathers . However , the Aztecs differentiate the serpent that fly from the one that sticks to the ground and describe this vista of Quetzalcoatl , Ehecatl .
Ehecatl - Quetzalcoatl is the deity that represent Quetzalcoatl ’s control of the wind , and Namor has a somewhat similar ability , which could easily make citizenry in the MCU universe confuse him with the god . Namor ’s comic - accurate fender on its base were greatly value by fans , but their linkup to Kukulkan ’s power to take flight is just as cherished .
Gucumatz
Gucumatz was Kukulkan ’s name for Guatemaltecan Maya Quiches , and it is the one that come out in the hallowed bookPopol Vuhas one of the gods that produce the world . IfWakanda Foreverfollows this premise , it ’s safe to say that Kukulkan will be as potent as themost powerful Asgardian gods in the MCU .
However , it is improbable Namor will be as herculean as the ancient god and will just apportion some of its features . After all , it will be difficult for any MCU character to front a god of creation , although maybe Shuri ’s intellect has what it takes .
Kukulkan’s Purpose
It ’s clear why Kukulkan was chosen as one of thegods who join the MCU nextas its relevant and captivating backstory is enough for any phantasy pic to admit its name . However , there are many component that make it befitting of Namor ’s qualities and vice - versa .
In spite of its feathered body , in some cultures , Kukulkan is referred to as a water supply god . In other depicting , it bring to humanity its cognition and taught them about war . Namor easily fits those characteristics . After all , he is an Atlantean who can survive underwater and a warrior who defends his citizenry .
Kukulkan’s Temple Is Chichén Itzá
Only an crucial deity like Kukulkan could have a tabernacle in what is considered one of the seven wonder of the world . Chichén Itzá is an archaeological situation place in Yucatan , and its most popular and jaw - dropping pyramid is Kukulkan ’s tabernacle .
Namor does n’t seem to have anything like it in the upcomingBlack Panther 2 , but it stands as a actual - humankind monitor of how important its divinity was for prehispanic civilizations , and how much Namor should be feared for being compared to it .
Kukulkan Slides Down The Temple Every Autumn Equinox
The most important upshot that happens in Kukulkan ’s Temple in Chichén Itzá occurs only during the Autumn Equinox , and it ’s keep and witnessed to this day . When the sun perfectly align with one of the pyramid ’s side , a shadow cover the temple ’s stairway in such a way that a serpent can be seen slide down and meeting Kukulkan ’s head word at the bottom .
It ’s undeniably impressive how prehispanic culture had such Brobdingnagian cognition of computer architecture and star divination that this amazing spectacle was achieved . Although is highly unlikely this place and effect will be reference inWakanda perpetually , this attending to detail within Namor ’s underwater structure and scenario would be a cracking addition to the film .
Man And God
Although in most sentence Kukulcan is depicted as a feathered serpent , as was said before , it was sometimes depicted as a man ( that commonly emerges from this creature ) . This - among other records that mention an soul that shares the name of the god - led historians to believe and question if there was a real person who do slap-up deeds and afterwards on was misinterpreted as the serpent deity .
Namor seems to recreate with this question , as he is a man with supernatural power and ability that make him be worshipped as the serpent god , which is the most interesting and wholesome approach the MCU could have take on this existent - life historical enigma .
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