100 Amazing Facts about Maya Mythology
Marc Dresgui
Embark on a captivating journey through the mysteries of Maya mythology with the audio book "100 Amazing Facts About Maya Mythology." 🇲🇽
This audio book is a perfect companion for curious minds eager to discover the myths, gods, and legends of one of history's most advanced civilizations. Immerse yourself in stories that bridge the worlds of the living, the divine, and the stars, uncovering the beliefs that shaped the Maya's extraordinary culture.
Ever wondered:
Why choose this audio book?
Rich and accessible content:Encourages curiosity and learning:Perfect for on-the-go learning:A timeless gift of knowledge:
Discover how the Maya built their world around the mysteries of the cosmos and how their myths continue to inspire awe. This audio book is more than a collection of facts—it’s a gateway to understanding one of history’s most intriguing cultures. Let the magic of Maya mythology unfold in your imagination as you listen!
Duration - 3h 31m.
Author - Marc Dresgui.
Narrator - Marc Dresgui.
Published Date - Sunday, 19 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 Marc Dresgui ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
Embark on a captivating journey through the mysteries of Maya mythology with the audio book "100 Amazing Facts About Maya Mythology." 🇲🇽 This audio book is a perfect companion for curious minds eager to discover the myths, gods, and legends of one of history's most advanced civilizations. Immerse yourself in stories that bridge the worlds of the living, the divine, and the stars, uncovering the beliefs that shaped the Maya's extraordinary culture. Ever wondered: Why choose this audio book? Rich and accessible content:Encourages curiosity and learning:Perfect for on-the-go learning:A timeless gift of knowledge: Discover how the Maya built their world around the mysteries of the cosmos and how their myths continue to inspire awe. This audio book is more than a collection of facts—it’s a gateway to understanding one of history’s most intriguing cultures. Let the magic of Maya mythology unfold in your imagination as you listen! Duration - 3h 31m. Author - Marc Dresgui. Narrator - Marc Dresgui. Published Date - Sunday, 19 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Marc Dresgui ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:09
Introduction
Duration:00:02:03
Fact 1 - Hunab ku, the creator of the whole universe
Duration:00:02:14
Fact 3 - Kukulkan, the revered feathered serpent
Duration:00:02:18
Fact 4 - Water storage tanks in the jungle
Duration:00:02:01
Fact 5 - Human sacrifices to appease the gods
Duration:00:02:16
Fact 6 - Corn men, the perfect creation
Duration:00:02:05
Fact 7 - The tzolk'in, a sacred 260 day calendar
Duration:00:02:18
Fact 8 - The role of the stars in royal decisions
Duration:00:02:12
Fact 9 - The adventures of the hero twins at xibalba
Duration:00:02:13
Fact 10 - Pyramids oriented by the stars
Duration:00:02:13
Fact 11 - The three worlds heaven, earth and xibalba
Duration:00:02:33
Fact 12 - The challenges facing the hero twins
Duration:00:02:04
Fact 13 - Ah puch, god of death and the underworld
Duration:00:02:08
Fact 14 - Observatories dedicated to the study of stars
Duration:00:02:06
Fact 15 - The 365 day solar calendar
Duration:00:02:15
Fact 16 - Carved steles as historical archives
Duration:00:02:14
Fact 17 - Discovered cities buried under the jungle
Duration:00:02:21
Fact 18 - Solar and lunar eclipses noted in advance
Duration:00:02:17
Fact 19 - Offerings to appease the underworld gods
Duration:00:02:20
Fact 20 - The jaguar, king of animals and guide to the underworld
Duration:00:02:20
Fact 21 - The jaguar dance in honor of the war
Duration:00:02:16
Fact 23 - Blessed and cursed days according to the tzolk'in
Duration:00:02:18
Fact 24 - Rivers of blood and scorpions in the underworld
Duration:00:02:15
Fact 25 - The parrot, guardian of divine secrets
Duration:00:02:15
Fact 26 - The birth of the moon and the sun according to popol vuh
Duration:00:02:19
Fact 27 - The ball game against the lords of death
Duration:00:02:09
Fact 28 - Temples designed to capture the light
Duration:00:02:19
Fact 29 - The legend of cocoa creation
Duration:00:02:07
Fact 30 - The milky way as a route for souls
Duration:00:02:09
Fact 31 - Mural paintings in vibrant colors
Duration:00:02:25
Fact 32 - The world tree that links heaven and hell
Duration:00:02:25
Fact 33 - Prayers for abundant harvests
Duration:00:02:10
Fact 34 - The kukulkan temple aligned with the solstices
Duration:00:02:22
Fact 35 - The mythical creatures that guard xibalba
Duration:00:02:24
Fact 36 - Monuments aligned with the cycles of time
Duration:00:02:29
Fact 37 - Chaac, god of rain and agriculture
Duration:00:02:21
Fact 38 - Mayan codices, lost writing treasures
Duration:00:02:20
Fact 40 - Dogs as guides to the afterlife
Duration:00:02:13
Fact 42 - The tortoise, symbol of patience and longevity
Duration:00:02:20
Fact 43 - Prophecies revealed by shamans
Duration:00:02:36
Fact 44 - Popol vuh, the sacred story of creation
Duration:00:02:27
Fact 46 - Calakmul, one of the greatest mayan cities
Duration:00:02:30
Fact 47 - The story of the rainbow goddess ixchel
Duration:00:02:19
Fact 48 - Eclipses predicted by priests
Duration:00:02:27
Fact 49 - Funeral rituals and death masks
Duration:00:02:27
Fact 50 - White roads called sacbeob
Duration:00:02:14
Fact 52 - Itzamna, the wise god and inventor of writing
Duration:00:02:25
Fact 53 - The fight against giant primordial monsters
Duration:00:02:14
Fact 54 - Sacrifices in the sacred cenotes
Duration:00:02:22
Fact 55 - Sophisticated irrigation systems
Duration:00:02:28
Fact 56 - Xbalanque and hunahpu, the legendary twin heroes
Duration:00:02:21
Fact 57 - Cities with temples aligned with the stars
Duration:00:02:27
Fact 58 - The deer, symbol of fertility and hunting
Duration:00:02:09
Fact 59 - The lords of death who rule xibalba
Duration:00:02:11
Fact 60 - Ixchel, goddess of the moon and childbirth
Duration:00:02:13
Fact 61 - Kinich ahau, the radiant sun god
Duration:00:02:20
Fact 62 - Rain invocation ceremonies
Duration:00:02:15
Fact 63 cocoa offered to the gods in rituals
Duration:00:02:13
Fact 64 the incredible precision of mayan astronomers
Duration:00:02:29
Fact 65 - Engraved stelae telling the story of kings
Duration:00:02:30
Fact 66 - The feathered serpent, symbol of wisdom
Duration:00:02:29
Fact 67 - The division of the sky into thirteen levels
Duration:00:02:30
Fact 68 - The frog, invoked to call down rain
Duration:00:02:14
Fact 69 - The nine lords of the underworld
Duration:00:02:08
Fact 70 - Sacred caves used for rituals
Duration:00:02:08
Fact 72 - Pyramids dedicated to celestial cycles
Duration:00:02:20
Fact 73 - Holy days dictated by celestial movements
Duration:00:02:29
Fact 74 - The kukulkan temple and its snake like shadow
Duration:00:02:30
Fact 75 - Mythical animals and their sacred role
Duration:00:02:34
Fact 77 - Cycle renewal celebrations
Duration:00:02:16
Fact 78 - The cosmic tree linking the levels of the universe
Duration:00:02:28
Fact 79 - Hieroglyphic inscriptions on the stairs
Duration:00:02:16
Fact 80 the monkey, protector of art and music
Duration:00:02:21
Fact 81 - The monstrous bats of legend
Duration:00:02:12
Fact 82 - Cycle renewal ceremonies
Duration:00:02:16
Fact 83 - The role of animals in mayan genesis
Duration:00:02:20
Fact 84 - The cenotes, portals to xibalba
Duration:00:02:17
Fact 85 - Mayan mathematics and the number zero
Duration:00:02:15
Fact 86 temples with precise alignments for the solstices
Duration:00:02:09
Fact 87 - Protective creatures of the underworld
Duration:00:02:21
Fact 88 - The role of the stars in religious rituals
Duration:00:02:24
Fact 89 - Stelae recounting mayan legends
Duration:00:02:16
Fact 90 - The eagle, messenger between heaven and earth
Duration:00:02:11
Fact 91 - The twins' quest to save their father
Duration:00:02:11
Fact 92 - The world view in three interconnected parts
Duration:00:02:30
Fact 93 - Blood offerings by priests and kings
Duration:00:02:25
Fact 94 - The solar eagle symbolizing the cycle of life
Duration:00:02:19
Fact 96 - Natural reservoirs used for rituals
Duration:00:02:15
Fact 97 - The transformation of a king into a legendary jaguar
Duration:00:02:22
Fact 98 - Astronomical secrets engraved on stelae
Duration:00:02:26
Fact 100 - The gates of xibalba hidden beneath the jungle
Duration:00:02:20
Ending Credits
Duration:00:01:50