My 2027 Badass Goddesses calendar is available to order now! Twelve fierce feminine deities from the world’s mythological traditions, all original artwork. Sized 8” x 12” with spiral binding to hang anywhere in your home.
Awilix
Awilix is the Mayan goddess of the moon, and the queen of night. She is associated with the Underworld, sickness and death. The eagle is the totem animal associated with the lunar aspect of the goddess, and the jaguar is associated with her night aspect.
The worship of Awilix was prevalent among the K’iche’ Maya, particularly in the Post-classic period of Mesoamerican civilization.
Awilix is sometimes depicted with jaguar features, emphasizing her association with this powerful and sacred animal in Maya mythology. Jaguars were considered symbols of strength and were associated with various deities, including those related to the underworld.
Her association with the night links her to nocturnal activities, dreams, and other mysterious aspects of darkness. She is also linked to fertility, perhaps due to the lunar connection with agricultural cycles.
The Artwork
My inspiration for Awilix was none other than a self portrait taken in a Vancouver park during Covid, when we were meeting all our friends at parks and outdoor patios.
