#Mayan rituals

[epicstoriestime]

A Connection Between Worlds

Capturing the Mystical The Tree of Life has roots that wind through countless cultures, from the Norse Yggdrasil to the sacred Bodhi tree of Buddhist tradition. Its branches stretch toward the divine, while its roots delve into the underworld, embodying the idea of connection—between life and death, earth and sky, humanity and the divine. Kopal, derived from trees thriving in tropical regions,…

[soath]

Of Contracts Between Gods and Men

On the Aeorian Kinsey-Deicide scale I’m a solid 5 (near exclusively god-preserving) which may seem surprising to my many dear associates who want those fundamental truths of existence wrecked. Without digging in any further, let’s do some quick religious history review on the question: Do you owe anything to the gods and do they owe anything to you?

The answer is not as universal as many raised in the nigh inescapable miasma of Christian theology may think! Reciprocal (or even unilateral) responsibility in religion comes and goes across history and geography. The Norse Aesir, for example, created humans but don’t owe them nada and only rarely bothered messing with them. The Greek pantheon are significantly more touchy on the subject of their pride but a person could manage offering no prayers or sacrifices as long as they didn’t promise any prayers or sacrifices. Probably. Compare this to Mayan theology, wherein both gods and humans have significant co-responsibility in maintaining balance; with ritual and sacrifice key to the continued safety of the polity. Divine-mortal relationships can be classified as nondirectional, unidirectional, or bidirectional with various advantages and disadvantages to each model. Gods come in lots of shapes and the demands they make aren’t universal!

A phrase that will often come up in any divinity studies is “covenant”. Originally a translation of the Hebrew berith or Greek diatheke, and also present in Islam, the Bahai’i faith, and possibly historical Phoenician religious practices, covenant theology has metastasized in Christian scholarship to the point it was genuinely hard to research this piece while dodging blogs by guys named Richard. But, broadly, it’s the idea of making an explicit deal with power(s) greater than yourself where you both have sides of the bargain to uphold.

Contract law is not the solution to every problem on earth or in fiction, but when the issue is a large disparity in power and mutual fears of future adverse behavior…. to quote Kate Bush “I’d make a deal with (the) god(s).”

Vitally, compared to other bidirectional pacts in world religion, Exandria has some advantages. For one thing, they have a godeater they’re right now helping to suppress. As long as the gods remain behind the divine gate they need mortal champions to effect their will—but that only holds true as long as the Divine Gate stays up. And unfortunately the problem with a fence someone else has erected is that you don’t know if they’ve kept a key.

If I was mortality’s lawyer? I’d ask for a second layer to that divine hamsterball I’d ask for anything left of the godkilling spark to be kept by the temples of Vasselheim—if they can’t be trusted with it no one can. And I’d promise cooperation from people of a certain degree of civic responsibility, not coerced or threatened out, whole hearted. But terms and conditions may vary.

Anyway, I guess the thesis is that it’s a terrible sin to destroy something you can’t comprehend with no idea of what the outcome will be (and a lot of you don’t seem to get the inconceivable joy of having/knowing/being a god, even just in fiction) but you can bring any monstrosity to the negotiating table. Don’t kill your gods, unionize against them.

[civilizationmysteriesoftheworld]

Unveiling the Hidden Secrets of the Mayans: Facts You Didn’t Know!

When you think of the Mayans, you might picture grand pyramids, intricate carvings, and that infamous calendar that once sparked doomsday theories. But there’s so much more to this ancient civilization that goes beyond popular legends. Let’s uncover some of the lesser-known secrets of the Mayans—secrets that have been shrouded in mystery for centuries

1. The Mayans Were Masters of Astronomy

Imagine building structures so precisely aligned with the heavens that they create a visual spectacle during celestial events. For the Maya, this was more than architecture; it was a cosmic connection. Take, for example, the Pyramid of Kukulcán at Chichen Itza. During the equinox, the setting sun casts shadows that resemble a serpent slithering down the pyramid steps—a powerful symbol of their devotion to the cosmos.

The Mayans tracked the stars, believing that the heavens guided their lives. They timed rituals, festivals, and harvests with such precision that some say they were centuries ahead of their time in understanding the celestial calendar. Want to dive deeper? Click here to watch the video and explore the Mayans’ incredible knowledge of the stars.

2. Blood Rituals and Human Sacrifice: An Offering to the Gods

The Maya had a complex relationship with spirituality and believed that life itself was the ultimate gift to the gods. Bloodletting ceremonies, where kings, queens, and priests offered their blood, were a central part of Mayan rituals. Human sacrifices, though rarer than among the Aztecs, were also practiced, but they were seen as an honor rather than a punishment.

These rituals were all about maintaining balance in the universe, connecting the earthly with the divine. While it may seem dark to us today, these ceremonies were deeply meaningful to the Mayan way of life.

3. The Game of Life and Death: The Mayan Ball Game

Forget soccer or basketball—the Mayans took sports to another level. Their ball game, played on grand stone courts, was a sacred contest where players hit a heavy rubber ball using only their hips, aiming to score through a stone hoop. But this game wasn’t just for entertainment; it held significant spiritual meaning, and it’s rumored that some teams played with their lives on the line. Imagine playing a game where the stakes are much higher than any trophy!

Curious to see how the Mayans’ ball game influenced their culture and religion? Watch our video here for an in-depth look at this ancient sport and its life-or-death stakes.

4. Mayan Hieroglyphs: A Complex Writing System

Despite their incredible knowledge, much of what the Mayans wrote has been lost to history. The Spanish conquistadors, viewing Mayan books as pagan relics, destroyed most of their codices. Today, only four of these ancient books survive, but they reveal a civilization with a deep understanding of mathematics and time.

The Mayans developed a concept of zero long before it was known in Europe, and they used this knowledge to create a calendar that could predict solar eclipses with stunning accuracy.

5. The Mystery of Their Disappearance

By 900 AD, many of the Mayans’ grand cities were abandoned, left to be reclaimed by the jungle. Theories about their mysterious disappearance range from warfare and climate change to something more enigmatic. To this day, archaeologists continue to piece together clues, trying to understand why this thriving civilization faded into history.

The story of the Mayans is as captivating as it is mysterious, and they left behind far more questions than answers. If you’re intrigued by the hidden tales of ancient civilizations, make sure to watch our full video to explore even more secrets of the Mayans. And don’t forget to subscribe for more deep dives into the world’s most fascinating historical mysteries!

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[minhosimthings]

No cause I'm an oversharer yes

But did you know I'm also

🎀🎀A CHRONIC UNDERSHARER OF IMPORTANT INFO WHICH SHOULD PROBABLY BE SHARED BUT I FORGOT TO SAY IT✨✨

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Ah yes, time to introduce Stanford as the weirdo he is, and bill as his facilitator and enabler...Ford was the town kook before Fiddleford :')

This was based on that part in book of bill, where ford says that bill gives him "clever comebacks." I have to imagine that whatever bill's telling ford to say, it has to be something really weird or obscure that NO ONE understands. No way in hell its ever a sick burn, he's just leaving these people really confused. Here, ford is referencing the bloodletting rituals that Mayan royalty/nobles would do, where they'd pierce or cut their tongues, and hallucinate their gods. I feel like this is something bill would have seen firsthand... maybe he was one of the gods they hallucinated.

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[kyriathanatos]

man how the fuck are they going to explain payday 3 with how payday 2 ended.

do y'all even know how payday 2 ended??? the fact that you're all reincarnated ancient babylonian trickster gods and the virus from left 4 dead kills bain in an underground mayan ritual alter while you fight ancient alien shadow people and giancarlo esposito yells at you and then after you kill the shadow aliens bain does a time reset but also gets reincarnated as the president of the united states of america??? and all of this ancient mayan alien conspiracy was uncovered by john wick, jacket of hotline miami, and some british guy?????

how do you come back from that??????

[robin-evry]

Yuu as quetzalcoatl plssss

Sure, I've been wanting to do a Quetzalcoatl Yuu for so long but I've forgotten about it due to doing yōkai!yuu, anyway ask and you shall receive

𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐈𝐅 𝐘𝐔𝐔 𝐈𝐒 𝐀 𝐐𝐔𝐄𝐓𝐙𝐀𝐋𝐂𝐎𝐀𝐓𝐋 🐲🍃

Quetzalcoatl (/ˌkɛtsəlkoʊˈætəl ) (Nahuatl: "Feathered Serpent") is a deity in Aztec culture and literature. Among the Aztecs, he was related to wind, Venus, Sun, merchants, arts, crafts, knowledge, and learning. He was also the patron god of the Aztec priesthood.[5] He was one of several important gods in the Aztec pantheon, along with the gods Tlaloc, Tezcatlipoca and Huitzilopochtli. The two other gods represented by the planet Venus are Tlaloc (ally and the god of rain) and Xolotl (psychopomp and its twin).

Quetzalcoatl!yuu is the reincarnation of the now dead Aztec and Mayan creator god Quetzalcoatl. After they committed a sin, they were punished by having their title of god stripped from them and rebirth into a dragon.

Quetzalcoatl!Yuu often find solace in being outdoors, especially in open spaces where the wind can freely blow. They love high places, like cliffs or tall towers, where they can feel close to the sky. Sometimes, they take Grim with them, using their wind magic to let him "fly" safely alongside them, which Grim secretly enjoys despite pretending to be unamused.

Much like Quetzalcoatl’s association with nature, animals, especially birds, seem naturally drawn to Quetzalcoatl!yuu It’s not unusual for them to be surrounded by birds when outside, much to Grim’s annoyance as he feels like he’s being ignored. They, however, loves the company of animals and often feeds them small snacks during breaks.

Originally students believed they were a beast man of bird descendants due to them showing their wings of. And was shocked that the fact they are a dragon.

Pretty free spirited, and carefree, you can find them on a branch of a tree enjoying the sunlight.

Quetzalcoatl!Yuu has a habit of performing small rituals or prayers to honor the elements they’re connected to, particularly the sun and rain. On sunny days, they���ll raise their hands to the sky, thanking the sun for its warmth. On rainy days, they’ll quietly hum a song of gratitude for the water that nourishes the earth. Some students think these habits are a bit strange, but those close to Quetzalcoatl!Yuu find it peaceful and respectful.

Lilia has heard about their legend during the time of his youth, during their first upon meeting he introduced himself as well calling them by their old title during their time as a god before their exile to live amongst humans.

A thousand years ago the god Quetzalcoatl commited a sin and their title of god was taken away from them, as their punishment is to be reborn and memory of their divinity to be erased, and is to be reborn to live amongst in the human realm without recalling their former life. Quetzalcoatl was their old name before exile and after their rebirth to be a dragon they were given a new name the one they used today. They were reborn with a new name without a single memory of their former incarnation. But their former ability and specks of the divinity are still inside. Their former self is gone

A natural magic user, but their affinity is usually wind magic, Quetzalcoatl!Yuu can levitate and glide through the air effortlessly. They sometimes use this ability to sneak into hard-to-reach places, or to get a bird’s-eye view of events around the campus. They use ancient wind magic which is more powerful than modern magic it's capable of making tornados, weather,etc.

During moments of danger, especially in fights or magical conflicts, Quetzalcoatl!Yuu instinctively summons powerful winds to shield their friends. This defensive ability has saved Grim and others on several occasions. The wind itself seems to respond to their emotions, swirling more violently when they’re upset or determined to protect someone.

Quetzalcoatl Yuu might be skilled in healing magic, capable of soothing injuries and illnesses, bringing balance and renewal to those around them.

Their uniforms have some feathers elements to reflect on their ability to fly as well their ability of the wind. As well a connection towards their dragon form.

Adopted multiple pets during the course of their lifetime. Their current familiar is a serpent-like familiar, symbolizing their connection to their dragon form as well as their previous life, which assists them in both combat and everyday tasks, often offering advice or helping with spells.

Quetzalcoatl!Yuu and Riddle’s relationship is one of mutual respect, but it can be tense at times. While Riddle appreciates their wisdom, he sometimes struggles with their laid-back approach to discipline, on the other hand,they understands Riddle’s need for order but tries to show him the importance of flexibility and kindness.

They are fascinated by wind chimes and often keeps several handmade ones around their dorm room. These chimes are decorated with vibrant feathers that represent their connection to their divinity. The gentle sound of the wind blowing through the chimes is incredibly calming, and many of the other students come to their room to relax when they’re feeling stressed.

Their dragon form would likely be massive, stretching around 50-60 feet ( 50-100 meters) in length, with a wingspan of about 70-80 feet (21-24 meters). This would make them one of the larger and more imposing beings in Twisted Wonderland, though their graceful, feathered appearance softens some of the intimidation. Their size reflects their ancient, powerful nature while still allowing them to move with elegance. ( By far Quetzalcoatl!yuu dragon form is much more massive than the other dragons in twst as well other dragon!yuu )

Instead of traditional scales, their body would be covered in vibrant, colorful feathers, especially around the neck, tail, and wings. These feathers would shimmer in hues of green, gold, turquoise, and red, mimicking the colors often associated with Quetzalcoatl in mythology.

Quetzalcoatl!Yuu’s dragon form would have a long, serpentine body, making them appear more fluid and flexible in the air. Their movements would be smooth and graceful, often gliding through the sky as if swimming through water, reflecting their deep connection to the wind.

Their large, feathered wings would be majestic and powerful, capable of summoning strong gusts of wind. These wings would allow them to travel quickly across the skies, with feathers that rustle gently even when they’re stationary, as though always in tune with the wind.

Despite their massive size, Quetzalcoatl!Yuu is incredibly graceful in dragon form, often flying above Night Raven College at night, watching over the students. They use their wind magic to remain silent, so only those who are extremely perceptive, like Lilia or Leona, may notice the gentle breeze signaling their protective presence in the sky.

And this is how malleus managed to find out about another dragon in NRC, he was walking around at night and filling a gust of wind. He looked up and saw Quetzalcoatl!yuu dragon form floating in the sky and the moon shines to reveal their body is filled with beautiful feathers, this leaves him awestruck.

It’s said that if someone is ever gifted one of Quetzalcoatl's!Yuu feathers from their dragon form, it brings luck and protection. These feathers, which fall naturally from their wings during flight, are often picked up by students who believe in the legend. However, Quetzalcoatl's! Yuu only intentionally gifts feathers to those they feel deserve a special blessing, making it a rare and meaningful gesture.

Quetzalcoatl!Yuu avoids using their full strength unless absolutely necessary. Though they are capable of summoning massive storms or devastating winds, they believe in resolving conflicts peacefully. Their dragon form is rarely used for combat, but when they do fight, their power is awe-inspiring, capable of knocking back even the strongest opponents with a single flap of their wings.

When Yuu transforms, all manner of birds and animals are drawn to their dragon form. Birds will often circle them, and even creatures on the ground feel a sense of calm in their presence. It’s as if nature itself recognizes the majesty of their former divinity within them and shows respect by gathering around them in harmony.

[papenathys]

Hey Mimi do you have any recommendations for books set in Latin America (any genre) ?

So I am going to assume that you are not asking for picks like Gabriel Garcia Marquez or Isabel Allende. Most of the Latinx authors I read are unfortunately fantasy or genre fiction set in the USA (I'm trying to remember if Tehlor Kay Mejia or Anna-Marie McLemore wrote a book that is explicitly set in a Latin American country.)

Here are a couple of books I enjoyed, or at least feel confident recommending based on what I remember:

Certain Dark Things by Silvia Moreno-Garcia (adult, urban fantasy, horror): Described by the author as a "violent neo-noir", this story is set in an alternate, gritty Mexico City, and follows a Tlāhuihpochtli vampire who strikes a bond with an impoverished street kid, while fleeing from narco-vampire clans, criminal gangs, and other dangers lurking in the dark underbelly of the city.

Gods of Jade and Shadow by Silvia Moreno-Garcia (adult, historical fiction, fantasy): In 1920s Mexico, a young woman accidentally frees the spirit of the Mayan God of Death, and embarks on a cross-country mission with him: from the dazzling Jazz Age opulence of Mexico City, into the darkness of the Mayan underworld– where she must face great dangers to reinstate the God on his rightful throne.

Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia** (adult, historical fiction, horror): A glamorous, fun-loving socialite in 1950s Mexico receives a disturbing letter from her married cousin, prompting her to travel down to their ancestral mansion, where the in-laws' live. There, on that ancient, colonial estate, she begins to be haunted by an equally ancient evil, and soon realises something is terribly wrong about the family her cousin has married into.

Tender is The Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica** (adult, dystopia, horror): In a near-dystopian future, an infectious virus turns all animal meat poisonous and unfit for consumption, forcing governments to legalize the factory-farming, breeding and eating of human meat. At one such processing plant, a worker is faced with a moral dilemma when he is gifted a "live" specimen.

Elena Knows by Claudia Piñeiro (adult, psychological thriller): Set in Argentina, this is a claustrophobic, uneasy novella about a mother's journey to uncover the truth behind the hushed-up murder of her dead daughter; the investigative mission, however, is made difficult by her advanced locomotive disability and age, as well as by this slowly unfurling realization: that she may not have known her daughter as truly as she thought.

And a couple I have not read/read and did not enjoy at all, but would recommend because my opinion seems to be in the minority:

Jawbone by Mónica Ojeda** (adult, horror, thriller, LGBTQ): A group of wealthy teenage girls attending an elite academy in Ecuador begin to convene regularly in an abandoned building, after school hours– but what started out as a place to exchange ghost stories, soon devolves into a site of dangerous thrill-seeking and dark, bloody rituals. (Note: I absolutely despised it, but you may enjoy; it's sapphic dark academia with cosmic horror and yellowjackets vibes).

Our Share of Night by Mariana Enríquez (adult, horror, historical fiction, fantasy): Set partially during the years of Argentina's brutal military dictatorship, this novel follows a father and son on a road trip, trying to escape a death cult, who have committed unspeakable atrocities. I have not read this gigantic tome, but I really want to, I am a sucker for horror rooted in political/historical allegories.

Cantoras by Carolina De Robertis (adult, historical fiction, LGBTQ): In 1977 Uruguay, a time when oppressive militia rule criminalized homosexuality as a dangerous transgression, five queer women discover an uninhabited cape, and claim the coastal sanctuary for themselves. Over years, it becomes their one safe haven, to be their true selves. Not read this, but it sounds strikingly similar to Last Summer at Bluefish Cove, one of my favourite queer stories of all time.

[ Note: All the stories are adult and given my inclination towards horror and psychological fiction, they are likely to be dealing with sensitive issues, but for the stories marked ** I very highly recommend checking trigger warnings ]

[talonabraxas]

“Stars burn clear all night till dawn. Do that yourself, and a spring will rise in the dark with water your deepest thirst is for.” ― Mawlana Jalal-al-Din Rumi

Quetzalcoatl - Star of Dawn Talon Abraxas Venus Symbolism and Quetzalcoatl

Quetzalcoatl, like Osiris to the Egyptians, was the mythological figure who brought farming and civilization to his people. Also, like Osiris, Quetzalcoatl had a malicious brother, Tezcatlipoca. Tezcatlipoca tricks Quetzalcoatl into drinking an intoxicant which leads to illicit relations with a priestess and, consequently, to Quetzalcoatl’s guilt-fueled self-immolation and resurrection. The Aztecs considered the planet Venus to literally be Quetzalcoatl either as the divine being or as the historical leader embodying the god who had been unjustly exiled.

In Mesoamerica the planet Venus is especially dazzling and, consequently, was considered of extreme importance. It was called the Ancient Star and when it appeared again in the East, after an 8-day absence in its cycle, priests flicked the blood of sacrificial victims toward it to appease it. Venus completes it revolution around the Sun every 224.7 days, yet, from Earth, Venus seems to complete a perceived cycle every 584 days.

The Dresden Codex, one of the few Mayan books not destroyed by the Spanish, has a ritual calendar of 104 years based on this 584-day cycle. In this calendar the heliacal rising as a morning star (when Venus seems to appear out of the Sun) was given the ritual length of 236 days, its transition to an evening star at superior conjunction was given 90 days, its period as an evening star was given 250 days, and its disappearance at inferior conjunction was counted as 8 days (during which a wild festival was held)

Some modern researchers believe that a closer look at these numbers could have helped the Mesoamerican cultures discover an accurate model of our solar system, but scientific description was the last thing these folks were looking for, as they believed that the night sky contained messages that could guide one’s life and decisions on Earth. This was much more useful than discovering a heliocentric theory.

[whencyclopedia]

The Maya are an indigenous people of Mexico and Central America who have continuously inhabited the lands comprising modern-day Yucatan, Quintana Roo, Campeche, Tabasco, and Chiapas in Mexico and southward through Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador and Honduras. The designation Maya comes from the ancient Yucatan city of Mayapan, the last capital of a Maya Kingdom in the Post-Classic Period. The Maya people refer to themselves by ethnicity and language bonds such as Quiche in the south or Yucatec in the north (though there are many others). The term Mayan refers to the language while Maya references the people and their culture. The "Mysterious Maya" have intrigued the world since their "discovery" in the 1840's by John Lloyd Stephens and Frederick Catherwood but, in reality, much of the culture is not that mysterious when understood. Contrary to popular imagination, the Maya did not vanish and the descendants of the people who built the great cities of Chichen Itza, Bonampak, Uxmal and Altun Ha still exist on the same lands their ancestors did and continue to practice, sometimes in a modified form, the same rituals which would be recognized by a native of the land one thousand years ago.

[yourgalgremlin]

POV: If the “gods & deities” AU’s included all the gods…

The Slyths Wing-Man for Regulus:

Evan: He’s super chill, dtf, down for 1 night stands

Pandora: He’s a timeless beauty!

Guy at the bar: Like Renaissance “time”?

Barty: Like…ancient Mayan civilization “time”

Regulus (sighs): Why is it so hard to find a willing sacrifice that can find the clit before the blood ritual?!

[tiredwitchplant]

Everything You Need to Know About Crystals: Black Obsidian

Black Obsidian (The Regal Warrior of Stones)

Color: Black, Dark Brown

Hardness: 5-5.5 (softer than quartz)

Rarity: Easy to Acquire

Type: Igneous Rock (Comes from a Volcano)

Chakra Association: Root

Angel: Uriel

Deities: Pele, Tezcatlipoca, Itzpapalotl and Sekhmet

Element: Fire, Earth

Astrological Signs: Sagittarius, Scorpio, Aries

Planet: Saturn, Pluto

Origin: Anywhere with Volcanic Activity

Powers: Protection, Grounding, Clarity, Releasing Blockage, Drawing out Stress, Creativity, Divination and Scrying, Negativity Banishment, Transformation and Absorption

Crystals It Works Well With: Howlite, Malachite

How is it Created: Obsidian is a black volcanic glass, formed when molten lava hits cold water or air and solidifies. It is composed of silicon dioxide (quartz) and many impurities which allows it to take different shapes and colors. Black obsidian gets it coloring from iron and magnesium.

History: The earliest obsidian tools can be dated back to the Oldowan, at the dawn of the Paleolithic/Stone Age (2.6 million- 10,000 BCE). Different origins of this rock can be found in Britain, Italy, Mexico, and the USA. In Egypt, obsidian knives were used in ceremonial circumcisions, as well as making mirrors (scrying mirrors for most) and other decorations in tombs. The word “Obsidian” was first used by a Roman explorer, Obsius, who “discovered” it in Ethiopia. In the Americas, Obsidian was used as a symbol of Tezcatlipoca, the chief god of the Aztec religion. Tezcatlipoca means “smoking mirror” which is why a lot of the Mayan priest used the glass rock for scrying mirrors like the Egyptians did. On the Eastern Islands, obsidian was used to make the eyes of the Moai statues before they were lost. The indigenous tribes of North America used pieces of obsidian to make arrowheads, spears and even knives by using an antler in order to carefully form different shapes.

What It Can Do:

Grounds the soul and spiritual forces into the physical plane, making it possible to manifest more spiritual energy

Increases one’s self control

Forces you to face your true self

Brings imbalance and shadow qualities to the surface to release them

Repels negativity and disperses self-hating thoughts

Powerful meditation aid

Great for scrying and divination as the glass allows you to look to see the “clear truth”

Can heal you after a spiritual or mental attack

Was used in the past during ritual for healing physical disorders

How to Charge:

Sit with the stone in the palm of your hand and enter a light meditation. Use your thoughts to charge the stones with desires of protection and make sure the thoughts are clear and concise.

Use high vibration to amplify the crystal

Use a singing bowl to send sound energy into it

Place it in a bed of Himalayan salt and let it sit for 48 hours

If you work with a sun or moon deity, I have noticed charging it in the sun or moonlight with the idea of protection helps to charge it as well

How to Cleanse:

Run under water (not hot just lukewarm) for a minute

Create a saltwater solution and submerge it for up to 24 hours

Burn herbs or incense over the obsidian with the intention of cleansing (I personally use sandalwood incense for this)

Leave your stone under the full moon to cleanse and retrieve in the morning

Bury your obsidian in your garden for 48 hours

How to Get the Best Out of It:

Wear a black obsidian bracelet. The wrist area is a highly energetic zone because it has nearly direct access to the bloodstream. This (in my opinion) is the best place to have obsidian to create a powerful shield and help with manifestation.

For lighter dosage, use an obsidian ring.

Crystal Grid:

Letting Go (Triangle Grid)

Mantra: “I release everything that no longer serves me”

Center Stone: Smokey Quartz Tower

Secondary Stones: Obsidian, Malachite, Rhodonite, Citrine

Best Moon Phase: Waning or Dark Moon

Best Day: Saturday

Sources

[blueiscoool]

Ancient Mayan Nose Ring Made of Human Bone Found in Mexican

More than a thousand years ago, a priest in Mexico donned a bone nose ornament and conducted a ceremony in honor of K’awiil, the Mayan god associated with maize and fertility.

At least that’s what experts believe happened after they discovered a nose ring made from human bone at the Archaeological Zone of Palenque in Chiapas, according to an Aug. 29 news release from Mexico’s National Institute of Anthropology and History. It’s the first find of its kind from the site.

Experts described the artifact as “una nariguera,” which translates to a nose ring in English. However, photos of the object show that it was more like an ornament that sat atop the wearer’s nose.

The 2.5-inch-long and 2-inch-wide adornment is made of a human tibia (leg) bone, archaeologists said. It was likely used by elites, specifically rulers and priests, in attempts to personify their god, K’awiil.

Experts said the bone artifact is engraved with a depiction of a man in a headdress and ornate jewelry. His left arm has the Mayan glyph “ak’ab’,” which means darkness or night. He is holding a long thin object, and beneath him is a human skull and long bones placed on a bundle of cloth.

The depiction in the bone expresses communication with gods and ancestors, according to experts.

The nose piece was unearthed from a ritual deposit buried between 600 and 850, archaeologists said. The deposit commemorated the building of a new structure, known as House C, at a palace.

Officials said they also found animal bones, obsidian blades and charcoal in the deposit.

Chiapas is in southeastern Mexico.

[midasslave1]

MIDAS ENTERPRISES

Are pleased to announce their newest and world changing venture in 2024 or anytime........

The amazing MIDAS family have achieved the improbable and developed the technology to travel back to any point of history we have chosen and remarkably met and negotiated with historical figures themselves to ensure you get your moneys worth, you may never want to come back.

Choose to travel back to civilizations that first discovered the alluring effect gold has and what kind of impact in the future as we know it.

CHOOSE FROM THE FOLLOWING TRAVEL DESTINATIONS AND TIME

ANCIENT EGYPTIAN GETAWAY

We have 3 fantastic experiences at the birthplace of mankinds fascination with this amazing hunk of metal for you to choose.

Meet Cleopatra herself - Her beauty will leave you literally breathless

Spend the day with a sexy Pharoah and despite never being lonely in bed , will dedicate the whole day to you and maybe hes after a soul partner.

Be close up and personal and witness the fine detail the mighty jackal god of the afterlife Anubis go through a mock weighing of the heart vs feather test.

ANCIENT ROMAN EXPERIENCE

Visit Neros Goldenhouse - where you will be showered with attention.

Or choose to dine with Nero and his senators where you be the guest of honour and the centre of attention.

Become a gladiator for the day and meet the mighty Julius Caesar ,be his champion in the arena.

SPARTAN ARMY SPECTACULAR

Become Spartacus and lead the mighty spartan army into battle, feel the excitement of wearing his golden battle armour.

RASPUTIN RUSSIAN RENDEZVOUS

Travel back to pre-revolution Russia and learn and witness the "mad monk " Rasputins mind control on a volunteer for your amusement. Maybe he will include you also.

AZTEC ALTAR ADVENTURE

Admire the ancient and sacred tradition of a golden sacrifice to their gods

Or...

Immerse yourself in the golden pool of sacrifice that the Aztecs use to dunk the chosen sacrifical adult male in bubbling liquid gold to appease the gods for the coming of the sun period.

MAGNIFICENT MAYAN MOMENTS

Feel the dark atmosphere and splendour of the golden mask as the Mayan priests seal a sacrifice into the mask with molten liquid gold. Maybe they will let you feel the weight of the mask and be part of rhis magical but eerie ritual.

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