Mayan Culture

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Mayan Myths: Lotus Flower

In the deepest part of the Mayab jungle, there used to be a marvellous kingdom, whose prince was named Chacdziedzib which means “nightingale.” He was hea

Mayan Myth: The Dwarf of Uxmal

In the city of Kabah, there lived an ancient witch who knew all the mysteries of the stars and the secre

Night Tour Noches de Leyendas

For an unforgettable night out, try Noches de Leyendas: a combination tour / play with a historical and tourism focus, offering its participants a fun evenin

Mayan Myths: Dziu and the Corn

When life was just beginning in the land of the Mayas, the Dziú bird had multi-colored feathers and its chestnut brown eyes danced against its plumage.

Mayan Myth: The Owl, Wise Counsellor

One good day, the birds in the land of the Mayab prepared a sumptuous banquet in honor of their king, Tunkuluchú, the peacock.

Third Mayan Prophecy

The third Mayan prophecy tells us that man’s logic will increase the temperature of the planet and produce climatic and geological imbalances.

The Fourth Mayan Prophecy

The fourth Mayan prophecy explains that the consequences of global warming caused by man’s anti-ecological conduct, and the sun’s greater activity, will

The Second Mayan Prophecy

The second Mayan prophecy announced that the behavior of humans would change on the eclipse of August 11, 1999; they maintained that humans would either lose

Mayan Legends: The Quail

In the old days, when the animals had just finished forming themselves, the quail (Bech) was the favorite bird of the gods.

The First Mayan Prophecy

The first prophecy, which talks about the end of fear, says: our world of hate and materialism will end on Sat. Dec. 22, 2012.

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