Obsidiana was sacred to all Maya, an enigmatic stone forged by the fire of godsent lightning. The Mayan people, represented by an alligator, considered Obsidiana to be the ultimate gift from the gods of Xibalba, deities represented by a two-headed snake.

The Goddess Itzpapalotl was the embodiment of Mayan
Obsidiana, known as the “Obsidian Butterfly”, whose ornate wings were carved out of this precious stone. She would rise from the Xilbalba to keep travelers company and protect them under her magnificent wings