Maya Culture
The Legend of Xtabay
Explore the enchanting Maya legend of Xtabay, a mystical figure who seduces lost men and reveals the...
Culture and traditions
Maya Rappers
In Yucatán, young Maya, wary of new generations not learning the method of oral tradition, and being...
Maya Culture
Xibalbá and the Maya View of Death
How did the ancient Maya view death? For them, the cycle of death could be seen everywhere. What exa...
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
Valladolid: The First Spark of the Mexican Revolution
Learn the history of Valladolid, the first spark of the Mexican Revolution in 1910, igniting a natio...
Culture and traditions
The Legend of the Choms
The legend is about the Chom or buzzard, a bird that was punished for its bad behavior and for almos...
Culture and traditions
The Origin of Seeds
There is a legend among the Maya who “make Milpa” about the origin of seeds and how animals gained t...
Culture and traditions
Yucatecan Spanish
Explore the rich history of Yucatecan Spanish, influenced by the Maya language, and discover how it ...
Culture and traditions
Maya Myth: The Owl, Wise Counsellor
Discover the Maya myth of the wise owl, a tale of betrayal, vengeance, and divine punishment. Explor...
