#Mayan rituals

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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,…

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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.

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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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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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These skull walls are VERY BAD. Some cultures were said to secretly torture & kill children to sacrifice their tears to a God for more power.

This imagery & other scary iconography is telling you to - STOP. This is the equivalent of “fix things quickly” with how you treat children or else.

That’s why I highly suggest not “just letting your kids cry”.

It brings me to tears to see from an empathy perspective, but I think you also have quite a few reasons why the biological instincts exist.

This is also why idol worship became a thing outlawed by other religions.

MANY cultures would take up practices like this and do atrocities. If you are looking for ways to stay safe, often it’s doing the right thing. This type of practice was apocalyptic & why these cultures had global apocalypses associated with their cultures.

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"Yeşim maskesi, Maya, MS 600 dolaylarında"

Jade mask, Mayan, circa 600 AD

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Mayan City Center - Lisa Nguyen

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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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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??????

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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.

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The Mayan Pantheon: The Many Gods of the Maya

The pantheon of the Maya is a vast collection of deities worshipped throughout the regions of Yucatan, Quintana Roo, Campeche, Tabasco, and Chiapas in Mexico and southward through Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador and Honduras. These gods informed the lives and rituals of the people, established order, and provided hope of a life after death.

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