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Picture Puzzle of Mayan Symbolism
Have fun finding as many symbols as you can! There are 20 different symbols and more than one meaning for each. Tzolkin day signs, magic, and ancient lore!
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The Tree that was Swallowed by the Cenote
Little did I know, the story would connect to POWERFUL happenings in this tiny place.
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You Won't Believe What I Stepped On!
My heel hurt. I mean it hurt a lot. Every step was painful. I knew I injured it, but the really weird part was how. (I mean SUPER WEIRD)
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Breath of the Underworld
Powerful story of the dangerous entity that creeps out of the caves at night in the Mayalands.
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Wisdom from a Maya Story Keeper
Gods and goddess ringed the circle, Ixchel the goddess of childbirth, Yum Kaax the lord of the forest, and most importantly, Chaac, the red
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Looking Under the Bed: Creepy Story!
I have heard many stories about Aluxes and in all honesty, this one creeps me out a little!
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Shapeshifters in A Remote Pueblo
San Pedro is the name of the remote pueblo. It boasts no church, nor central park. I am not sure if it even has a tiny store where you can
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Secret of the Speaking Cross: Part 4
I was thrilled. We stopped the car and I got out and approached the shrine. It was small, unassuming. Nothing about it shouted, “Here I am!”
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Secret of The Speaking Cross: Part 3
I must admit, the story was a bit troubling. So was the energy I felt from the intimidating stone cross. My stomach began to turn.
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A Magical Alux at Home Depot?
I love finding sacred places, unexpected magical places, places where nature spirits dwell. One would think they would live in the deep
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Bringing a Magical Clay Doll to Life
The fire from the traditional stone kiln glowed against the cool Yucatan evening. Three of us sat not far from it, feeling its heat, and gaz
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In Search of El Dos: Lost City in Puerto Morelos
We turned onto the highway, which I hoped would lead us to the enigmatic ruins of El Dos. It lay before us like a long gray ribbon stretch..
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Is Ixchel a Modern Maya Goddess?
I ventured into the heart land of the Maya world on the Yucatan Peninsula to see what the local people have to say.
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Shapeshifting in Uayma
In animal form the person was much stronger and faster and could easily run into town in 15 minutes. Of course, this tended to scare some p
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Journey into the Heart of the Goddess, Ixchel
I decided to make a little Ixchel image as an offering to the goddess. Sergio was so struck by my work that he said I have a “don” the word
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A Lost Mayan Book of Prophecy?
The edges of the pages are tattered, and the writing is faded, but within its covers lie herbal remedies, astrological forecasts, prayers, a
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Rare Photos of a Magical Mayan Creature!
These photos are of something so mystical, magical, and rare! Earlier this year we traveled to a spectacular cenote called Suytun just...
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The Center of the Maya World and a Powerful Entity
I stood at the altar at the center of the world. It was a simple church . . .
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Ancient Maya Gold and a Powerful Spell
There is a cenote, or freshwater sink hole, in a small village in Yucatan with a long and sordid past. It is across the street from the...
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Surprising New Details About Aluxes!
On my last visit to see Francisco, my shaman friend, I was so happy to gain more insight into the life of the alux! Just when you think...
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