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Mexican dragon legends center on the feathered serpent, Quetzalcoatl, a major deity in ancient Mesoamerican cultures like the Aztecs and Maya. This legendary creature is a combination of a serpent and a bird, representing a dragon-like figure associated with wind, wisdom, and creation. Other Mexican dragon figures include Cipactli, a sea serpent whose body was used to create the world, and the Dragon of Tequila, a slumbering beast said to be buried beneath the town. 

Quetzalcoatl, the Feathered Serpent

• Appearance: A serpent intertwined with the feathers of a quetzal bird, sometimes shown with a conch shell or conical hat.
• Role: A creator god who helped create humanity and the world. He was also associated with wind, the morning star, knowledge, and the arts.
• Names: Known by different names across cultures, including Kukulcan to the Maya and Ehecatl to the Huastecs. 

Cipactli, the Earth Serpent Appearance: A massive sea monster, a sea serpent with both toad and fish characteristics, and a mouth at each of its joints.Role: A primordial monster whose body the gods destroyed to create the earth and sky. The Dragon of TequilaAppearance: An immense dragon, said to be so large that its tail formed the Tequila Volcano.Role: A slumbering beast whose head lies beneath the local church. Locals believe a breeze from the church comes from its breath, and its presence is a source of local myth.