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Ah Puch - Yum Kimil

By N.S. Gill, About.com

Definition: Ah Puch or Hunhau is a Maya death god who rules over Mitnal, the land of the dead and the lowest and worst of the nine hells. He is also known as Ah Puch. He is depicted with the head of an owl.
Also Known As: AHPUCH, CIZIN, GOD-A, HUNHAU, HUNAHAU, KIMIL, KISIN, YUM-CIMIL, YUM-CIMIH, YUM-KIMIL, according to God Checker Ah Puch

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