It represents both the Earth and the underworld. The Mayan thought of nature plays out in the representation of men. Men is the symbol of a moon goddess who is aged and wise rather than young and beautiful. Cib , again refers to nature. Represented by a conch shell, Cib centers around gods of agriculture and beekeeping.
H ere the reference to newness and effervescence of young age showcases.
Caban honored the young goddess of Earth, maize and the moon. Not coincidentally, this day was considered the day of matchmaking. The symbol for Etznab is an obsidian blade. Seeing as the blade was the sacrificial instrument, Etznab associated with the god of sacrifice. This dragon represented rain, lightning and thunder.