Ah Puch
In Mayan mythology, he’s known by several other names such as Kitzin, Yum-Kimil, and Hun Ahau, and although they all represent the same god, this could be related to the shape-shifting aspect of the character, in that he has different identities and disguises. Apart from that, he is often represented with some animal companions like a dog and an owl, which in the context of this story, won’t be companions but transformations he can undergo to fight with the main character.
The symbolism of this god is completely negative: he is an evil god, that represents war, human sacrifices, rot, bad luck, and, of course, death. In this story, he will also be jealous, greedy, and ambitious, as he’s tired of sharing control of “The Realms” with other gods, even from other cultures.
As for his appearance, his body looks very close to what an undead creature or a zombie would look like: rotten flesh, exposed bones (especially his ribs and spine), where he has skin, it has become black like necrotic tissue, and his head is just a skull. Despite his decaying looks, he still dresses with several ornaments, covering several parts of his body with rattles of various metals like copper and gold.
His behavior is that of a mischievous god, that takes pleasure in manipulating others and exerting his control and power to those that are weaker than him. He has no empathy or respect for others, which is why he demands human sacrifices to be appeased. Both his appearance and behavior produce disgust and fear rather than respect and worship.
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