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Forget Jesus — these Mayan gods were worshipped long before Christianity existed

Interested in learning Mayan mythology? Let's dive into the fascinating mythology of the Mayan gods and goddesses, and their ...
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Solstices brought Mayan communities together, using monuments shaped by science and religion – and kingly ambitions, too

(The Conversation) — K’ahk’ Uti’ Witz’ K’awiil knew his history. For 11 generations, the Mayan ruler’s dynasty had ruled Copan, a city-state near today’s border between Honduras and Guatemala. From ...
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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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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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Indigenous religion and cultural performance in the new Maya world / Garrett W. Cook and Thomas A. Offit ; with a contribution from Rhonda Taube

Introduction : understanding Maya religion in the new millennium -- 1. The Fiesta Patronál in historical context : the festival system and anthropological theory -- 2. Santiago and the Cofradía : ...
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Solstices brought Mayan communities together, using monuments shaped by science and religion – and kingly ambitions, too

Eds: This story was supplied by The Conversation for AP customers. The Associated Press does not guarantee the content. Gerardo Aldana, University of California, Santa Barbara (THE CONVERSATION) K’ahk ...