Black Jaguar

Jaguars are impressive animals, which are an imposing sight even before learning how incredibly deadly they are.The jaguar is considered a symbol of power in numerous South American cultures. In Mayan culture, jaguars were viewed as companions into the spirit world. Rulers in Mayan culture would incorporate the jaguar’s name (b’alam) into their own names. The jaguar is also seen frequently in South American mythology. In mythological tales, the jaguar is the creature who taught humans to harness the power of fire.