Of Hummingbirds and Heroes: A Tale of Two Mesoamerican Worlds

Disclaimer: The following article explores a narrative that brings together figures from two distinct Mesoamerican cultures: the Aztec and the K’iche’ Maya. This specific story of an oath is a…

The Sun God’s Ascent: Huitzilopochtli and the Oath of Five Suns

Introduction: The story of Huitzilopochtli, the mighty hummingbird-warrior, and the cyclical destruction and rebirth of the world, is a cornerstone of Aztec mythology. This elaborate cosmology, known as the “Oath…

The Crimson Pact: Huitzilopochtli and the Oath of the Ballgame of the Underworld

Introduction: The tale of Huitzilopochtli and the Oath of the Ballgame of the Underworld originates in the heart of ancient Mesoamerica, specifically within the vibrant and complex civilization of the…

Echoes of the Sacred Grove: Nike and the Journey of Eleusinian Mysteries

From the sun-drenched hills of ancient Greece, where olive trees shimmered under a vast azure sky, emerges a tapestry of stories woven from the threads of human experience, belief, and…

The Crimson Sun and the Shadow of the Underworld: Huitzilopochtli and the Journey of the Popol Vuh Hero Twins

Introduction: This story comes from the heart of the ancient Maya civilization, a vibrant and complex culture that flourished in what is now southern Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, and parts of…

The Sun God’s Blood and the Cycles of Existence: A Journey Through the Five Suns of the Aztecs

Introduction: The tale of Huitzilopochtli and the Five Suns is a cornerstone of Aztec cosmology, a vibrant and complex narrative woven from the threads of ancient Mesoamerican belief. This story,…

Huitzilopochtli and the Journey of Ballgame of the Underworld: A Myth from Ancient Mexico

Introduction: The following narrative explores a story centered around Huitzilopochtli, a prominent deity in the mythology of the ancient Aztec civilization, also known as the Mexica. This tale, passed down…

Guardians of Xibalba: Feathered Serpent

Introduction: Deep within the heart of ancient Mesoamerica, nestled amongst the sprawling cities and verdant rainforests of the Maya and Aztec civilizations, existed a rich tapestry of myths and legends.…

Guardians of Xibalba: Cipactli

Introduction: The chilling tale of Cipactli emerges from the rich tapestry of ancient Mesoamerican mythology, specifically from the cultures of central Mexico, including the Aztecs (or Mexica). This is a…

Guardians of Xibalba: Camazotz

Introduction: Deep within the heart of ancient Mesoamerica, amidst the sprawling rainforests and towering pyramids of the Maya civilization, a chilling legend took flight. This is the story of Camazotz,…