Editing Ah Puch (section)

== Mythological Role ==

=== Lord of Death ===
Ah Puch is associated with:

* The final stage of human existence
* The decay of physical form after death
* The governance of underworld forces

=== Underworld Association (Xibalba) ===
He is linked to the Maya underworld:

* Xibalba is a complex realm of trials and tests
* Souls pass through challenges after death
* Ah Puch is one of the key death-related forces within this system

=== Disease and Misfortune ===
In some interpretations:

* He is associated with illness and suffering
* He represents the fragility of human life
* He reinforces the importance of ritual protection and balance