Traditions and Customs
The 2026 Festival of Souls: A Living Tra...
From October 24 to November 2, 2026, Mérida prepares processions of souls,...
Maya Culture
The Maya and their Hair
It was a punishment for a Maya to have his or her hair cut. Both men and women wore their thick, bla...
Maya Culture
The Maya: Funeral Rituals
Archaeological studies have determined that the Maya practiced both burial and cremation. The variet...
Culture
Myth of the Peacock
The encyclopedia tells us that the common turkey was domesticated for the first time in Mexico long ...
Maya Culture
Maya Legend: The Dove
Once upon a time, there was a brave and handsome warrior, who loved hunting and frequently traveled ...
Culture and traditions
Maya Legends: Zamna and the Henequen
Many years ago, in the place where the city of Izamal stands today, a group of pilgrims arrived know...
Culture and traditions
Yucatecan Spanish
Explore the rich history of Yucatecan Spanish, influenced by the Maya language, and discover how it ...
Maya Culture
Maya Legends: The Man Who Sold His Soul
One day, a good man, but unhappy, decided to sell his soul to the devil. He beckoned Kizín, and when...
Maya Culture
Maya Legends: The Princess and the Beetle
This is the legend of a beautiful princess whose hair resembled the wings of a swallow. She was call...
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