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Stone houses and earth lords : Maya religion in the cave context / edited by Keith M. Prufer and James E. Brady

Introduction: Religion and role of caves in lowland Maya archaeology / Keith M. Prufer and James E. Brady -- Replicating the sacred landscape: the Chen at Muklebal Tzul / Keith M. Prufer and Andrew ...
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For the Maya, solar eclipses were a sign of heavenly clashes − and their astronomers kept sophisticated records to predict them

(The Conversation) — The skies and the gods were inseparable in Maya culture. Astronomers kept careful track of events like eclipses in order to perform the renewal ceremonies to continue the world’s ...
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Centuries ago, the Maya storm god Huracán taught that when we damage nature, we damage ourselves

(The Conversation) — The ancient Maya believed that everything in the universe, from the natural world to everyday experiences, was part of a single, powerful spiritual force. They were not ...
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Everyday life of the Aztecs, Incas & Maya / by Neil Morris.; illustrated by Manuela Cappon, Luisa Della Porta, Andrea Ricciardi di Gaudesi

Mesoamerican origins -- Maya agriculture -- Maya society -- Maya religion -- A Mayan temple -- Maya calendar and writing system -- Daily life aamong the Mayas -- Rise of the Aztecs -- Daily life in an ...
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10 Mayan Gods So Fascinating You’ll Be Obsessed with Their Stories

The Mayan mythology gods and goddesses are filled with rich history, rituals, and mysteries — some of which we still uncover ...