Popol Vuh by Francisco Ximénez

Popol Vuh is an ancient Mayan book of creation stories and mythology. It was written by the K'iche' Maya people of Guatemala in the 16th century and is considered to be one of the most important works of Mesoamerican literature. The book is divided into three parts. The first part tells the story of the creation of the world and the gods who inhabit it. It also tells the story of the Hero Twins, Hunahpu and Xbalanque, who battle the Lords of Death and ultimately triumph. The second part of the book tells the story of the K'iche' people and their migration from the east to the highlands of Guatemala. It also tells the story of the K'iche' people's struggles against the Spanish conquistadors. The third part of the book is a collection of stories, songs, and prayers. It includes stories about the gods, the Hero Twins, and the K'iche' people. Popol Vuh is an important source of information about the beliefs and culture of the K'iche' Maya people. It is also an important source of information about the history of the region.

By Francisco Ximénez · First published 1525 · Genre: Mythology, Religious Text, Historical Fiction · 45 chapters

Contents

• The Primordial World
• The Creation Of Humanity
• The Tale Of The Father Of Hunahpu And Xbalanque
• Offerings are made to the gods
• The Creation Of The Animals
• The Sacrificial Killings Begin
• The Summons Of One Hunahpu And Seven Hunahpu To Xibalba
• Offerings Are Made To The Gods
• Offerings Are Made To The Gods
• The Fall Of The Effigies Of Carved Wood
• The Nations Are Defeated By The Painted Robes
• The Maiden Lady Blood And The Tree Of One Hunahpu
• The Nations Are Defeated
• Offerings Are Made To The Gods
• The Pride Of Seven Macaw Before The Dawn
• Lady Blood And The Miracle Of The Maize
• The Fall Of Seven Macaw And His Sons
• Offerings Are Made To The Gods
• The Deaths Of The Four Progenitors
• Hunahpu And Xbalanque In The House Of The Grandmother
• The Defeat Of Seven Macaw
• Offerings Are Made To The Gods
• Hunahpu And Xbalanque In The Maizefield
• The Sons Of The Progenitors Journey To Tulan
• The Summons Of Hunahpu And Xbalanque To Xibalba
• The Foundation Of Chi Izmachi
• The Deeds Of Zipacna And The Four Hundred Boys
• Offerings Are Made To The Gods
• The Defeat Of Zipacna
• The Foundation Of Cumarcah
• The Descent Of Hunahpu And Xbalanque Into Xibalba
• Offerings Are Made To The Gods
• The Defeat Of Cabracan
• The Glory Of The Lords Of Cumarcah
• The Descent Of Hunahpu And Xbalanque Into Xibalba
• Offerings Are Made To The Gods
• Hunahpu And Xbalanque In The House Of Cold
• Offerings Are Made To The Gods
• The Victories Of Lord Quicab
• Hunahpu And Xbalanque In The House Of Bats
• The Names Of The Gods' Houses
• The Generations Of Quiché Lords
• The Deaths Of Hunahpu And Xbalanque
• The Resurrection Of Hunahpu And Xbalanque
• The Miraculous Maize Of Hunahpu And Xbalanque

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