What is the name of the bird in the picture that played an important role in the beliefs and mythology of the Mesoamerican peoples?
The resplendent quetzal plays an important role in various types of Mesoamerican mythology. It is the national bird of Guatemala, and its image is found on the country's flag and coat of arms. It also lends its name to the country's currency, the Guatemalan quetzal (abbreviation GTQ).The word "quetzal" came from Nahuatl (Aztec),