Temple of the Feathered Serpent of Xochicalco, state of Morelos, Mexico. Quetzalcóatl, the Plumed Serpent. The serpent was the earth devourer of life and giver of life. Serpent–bird = winged matter. Union of earth and sky. Earth rising and sky descending. (United at the pyramid‘s peak.) Erect snake and sinking bird. Matter ascending toward … Continue reading The Feathered Serpent: A Mesoamerican Dragon