The pantheon of Maya gods and goddesses is an array of anthropomorphic, personified deities who were often associated with animistic spiritual forces. As a grou...
Observing the night sky is one of the oldest pastimes in human culture. It likely goes back to the earliest people, who used the sky for navigation; they notice...
Ix Chel - Mayan Goddess(es) of the Moon, Fertility and Death
Ix Chel (sometimes spelled Ixchel) is, according to longstanding archaeological tradition, the May...
Among the Planets, Venus Held Particular Importance
The ancient Maya were avid astronomers, recording and interpreting every aspect of the sky. They believed t...
