The Ik is the spirit of the wind. The Ik is a spirit that is responsible for infusing life into Earth. Its patron is the God of Wind. For the Maya, the wind played an important role. It was believed that wind could enter the human body and cause diseases. However, the wind was also important for rain, which is why it is seen as the symbol of the breath of life. Ik is part of the Maya calendar and it is the second day.
