The Story Behind Camazotz – Reading The Caribbean Camazotz, Ancient Bat God : r/Damnthatsinteresting The Gods Of Smite: Camazotz, Mayan God Of Bats And Death ... Camazotz - Mythical Creatures and Beasts Camazotz from Fgo : r/TopCharacterDesigns Camazotz (meaning "death bat") is a terrifying bat deity in Maya mythology associated with the night, death, and sacrifice. Originating from the K'iche' text Popol Vuh, he serves the lords of the underworld (Xibalba) and is famous for beheading the Hero Twin Hunahpu. Origins and Myth The Name: In the K'iche' language, kame means death and sotz' means bat. The Inspiration: Historians and paleontologists believe the myth was inspired by massive, prehistoric vampire bats (such as the extinct Desmodus draculae) that possessed up to a 2-foot wingspan and hunted in the region. The Popol Vuh: Camazotz is one of the ultimate tests for the Hero Twins in the underworld's House of Bats. He was so feared that the Maya viewed him as the grim receiver of souls and the embodiment of the terrors of the dark. For a closer look at the terrifying mythology of this underworld guardian and his legendary clash with the Hero Twins: The Shadowy Bat God of Mayan Mythology - Camazotz Beyond ancient Mesoamerica, Camazotz has left a significant mark on modern popular culture: Video Games: He is prominently featured as a playable assassin god in the MOBA game SMITE 2. Literature & TV: Madeleine L'Engle's classic novel A Wrinkle in Time features a dark, conformity-obsessed planet named Camazotz. The myth also influenced concepts in the Netflix series Stranger Things. Tabletop Roleplaying: He has long been a staple of fantasy tabletop games, appearing in the classic Advanced Dungeons & Dragons rulebooks as a Chaotic evil giant bat god.