The story of a great serpent associated with creation is prominent in Mesoamerican mythology, particularly within the Aztec and Mixtec cultures. The deity Quetzalcoatl, known as the Feathered Serpent, embodies wind, air, and creation. In other traditions, such as the Hindu myth of Vasuki, a serpent is used to churn the ocean of milk, leading to the creation of amrita, the nectar of immortality. These serpents symbolize renewal and the cyclical nature of life.