Cautionary
Tales
These stories are a sophisticated method of communication in
a situation where everything said among the Mayan people can
pose dangers to the one who tells it and to the ones who hear
it.
Maya Adventure
Science activities and information related to ancient and modern
Maya culture.
Maya Astronomy
Page
The Maya lived in the area in Central America which now consists
of Yucatan, Guatemala, Belize and southern Mexico (the Chiapas
and Tabasco provinces).
Maya Mural
At the site called San Bartolo, in Guatemale, researchers have
discovered a well-preserved mural of about 10 meters (30 foot)
long. It depicts the Maya creation myth, and shows the coronation
of an early king. He is painted close to the gods, to show his
relation to the gods.
Maya Ruins
I tried to build navigation paths through the photos which would
reinforce spatial relationships and give a sense of place. The
organization of this site mimics my own use of maps and old books
as I tried to reconstruct my journeys.
Mayan Calendar
Tools
Web tools for working with the Mayan and Gregorian Calendars.
A
Mayan Life: A Birth in the Village
The first novel ever by a Mayan writer, and thus the first in
which the Maya themselves tell their own story. Rich in personal
and ethnological detail, the reader comes away knowing better
just what it means to be a contemporary Maya.
Mayan Numbers
Balls in glyphs are counters, scrolls only decorative. Mayan
numbers were vixagesimal (base-20), as is their complex calendric
system.
Mundo Maya
Family was the core of Maya society, and their natural daily
life was inextricably linked to all things sacred. Their cardinal
point orientation, their colors, plants and numbers were significance
laden and directly related to the deities. Español.
Rabbit
Stories
These can be seen as just funny little tales for children. To
me, they appear to be disguised post-Conquest fables and cautions
about dealing with the Spanish rulers.
Yucatec
Maya Pronunciation and Everyday Phrases
Learn to say such phrases as "How are you?" "I
am fine."
