Popol Vuh by Francisco Ximénez

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These, then, are the names of the sixth generation of lords. There were two great and glorious lords: Quicab was the name of the first lord, and Cauizimah was the name of the other. These accomplished a great many deeds. They made the Quichés great, for their essence was truly enchanted.

They broke apart and shattered the canyons and the citadels of the small nations and the great nations. Anciently these citadels were close together: The mountain of the Cakchiquels was where Chuvila is today. The mountain of the Rabinals was Pa Maca. The mountain of the Caocs was Zaccabaha. The citadels, then, of the Zaculeus were Chuvi Miquina, Xelahu, Chuva Tzac, and Tzoloh Che.

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