Chacmool (also spelled chac-mool) is the term used to refer to a particular form of pre-Columbian Mesoamerican sculpture depicting a reclining figure with its head facing 90 degrees from the front, supporting itself on its elbows and supporting a bowl or a disk upon its stomach.

What is Chac Mool the story about?

The story follows through his journal entries as he buys a Chac Mool statue he believes to be a fake, only to discover it contains the soul of the God of Rain. ... I believe Chac Mool in this story represents the lasting effects of the conquistadors in Mexico and its identity.

Who was Chac?

Chac, Mayan god of rain, especially important in the Yucatán region of Mexico where he was depicted in Classic times with protruding fangs, large round eyes, and a proboscis-like nose. ... Following the Spanish conquest, the Chacs were associated with Christian saints and were often depicted on horseback.