ODYSSEUS 16 TRAVEL 8.

What was the final resting place for the

1. Troy (now Turkey)- Odysseus leaves after the Trojan War, souls of heroes in Greek mythology?
which was fought here for 10 years. Elysium
2. Cicones - Ismarus is where these people lived. Odysseus' 9. The name of which Greek goddess
men killed the men and took the women captive. Zeus sent a means “youth” or “in the prime of life”?
storm as punishment. Hebe
3. The Lotus Eaters Eating- the inhabitants' plants, Odysseus' 10. Who ferries the souls of the deceased?
men were drugged and didn't want to go home. He had to drag Charon
them back to the boats. 11. Who was the mother and wife of
4. The Cyclopes Island- One eyed giants who were unsocial.
Uranus? Gaea
Odysseus and his men met the cyclops Polyphemus here.
12. In Homer's Odyssey, who were the
5. Aeolis - The wind god. He gave Odysseus a bag of bad winds,
cannibalistic giants? Laestrygones
which his men opened, sending them off course.
13. This is an ancient festival held in honor
6. Laestrygonians These giants attacked Odysseus' ships. Only
his own survived to continue on. of Demeter Thesmophoros and
7., 9. Circe the beautiful witch- goddess transforms Odysseus' celebrated by women in many parts of
men into animals and becomes his lover. the Greek world. Thesmophoria
8. Tiresias and the Land of the Dead- He is the blind prophet 14. Who was the Greek equivalent of the
whom Odysseus meets in the "underworld." He shows biblical Noah, whom, when Zeus, the
Odysseus how to get back to Ithaca and lets him communicate king of the gods, resolved to destroy
with the dead in Hades. humanity, constructed an ark in which
10. The Sirens- Well known in mythology and often referred to landed on Mount Parnassus? Deucalion
in literature, these enchanted women lured ships to their
15. In Greek mythology, which Titan was
island with their songs and then crashed the vessels, killing the
condemned to holding up the world on
sailors.
his shoulders for eternity? Atlas
11. Charybdis- whirlpool sea monster that sucks ships up into
16. Walay 16 dadto
the ocean.
12. Scylla - Odysseus and his men run into this six headed 17. In Greek mythology, how many heads
monster, which makes a meal of six of them. did the monster Typhon have? 100
13. Thrinakia the island where Helios, the sun god lived. 18. What is the staff carried by Hermes
Odysseus' men ate Helios' sacred cattle when they were told called? caduceus
not to and paid a big price for their disobedience. 19. Which of these was one of the 12 labors
14. Calypso - The beautiful nymph falls in love with Odysseus of Hercules? stealing a girdle from Hippolyte
and holds him prisoner for seven years. Hermes, the 20. In Greek mythology, these are the
messenger god, convinces her to release Odysseus. goddesses of the natural order whose
15. Phaeacia - island of King Alcinous, who provided a ship to names translate to Good Order, Justice,
take Odysseus on his final leg home
Peace. The Horae
16. Ithaca - This is Odysseus' island kingdom off the west coast
21. In Greek mythology, who shaped and
of the mainland of Greece.
formed dreams? Morpheus
MYTHOLOGY
22. What effect did Medusa's gaze have on
1. Zeus’s father, Cronus, did which of the
people? It turned them to stone.
following to his children? ate them alive
23. Best known as the god of the sea,
2. How long did the Trojan War last? 10
Poseidon was also god of ____________.
years
earthquakes
3. Who is the Greek goddess of memory?
24. The Minotaur, a monster with the body
Mnemosyne
of a man and the head of a bull, was
4. In Homer's Odyssey, who was the
created by which Greek god as a
keeper of the winds on the island of
punishment of the legendary King Minos
Aeolia? Aeolus
of Crete for his disobedience?. Poseidon
5. Which sea monster has 12 feet and six
25. This Greek youth fell in love with his
heads? Scylla
own reflection until he died suffering
6. Icarus, using wings designed by his
from lovesickness or erotomania, an
father, died because of what? He flew too
close to the Sun. intense and obsessive infatuation or
7. In what unusual way was Athena born? longing for love, often resulting in
She sprang out of Zeus’s head. emotional distress. Narcissus
26. Who was the Greek goddess of the 47. Which Greek goddess is associated
rainbow? Iris with magic and spells? Hecate
27. What mythical creatures only had one 48. Who is the Greek goddess of health?
eye and one tooth to share amongst Hygieia
themselves? Graeae 49. In Greek mythology, who traveled to the
28. Perseus, son of Zeus and a mortal land of the dead in order to find his
woman went on a journey to the eds of wife? Orpheus
the earth in order to ____________. bring 50. In Greek mythology, these refer to the
back Medusa's head nymphs or nature spirits who live in
29. Who did Perseus help on his journey trees and take the form of beautiful
by turning him into stone with the young women. dryads
Gorgons head? Atlas 51. In Greek mythology, he was the
30. A Griffin is a mythical beast that is a ferryman of Hades whose responsibility
cross between a lion and a what? Eagle it was to row the souls of the dead
31. Jason and the Argonauts went on a across the rivers Styx and Acheron
journey to Colchis in search of the into the Underworld. Charon
Golden Fleece. What can the golden 52. This refers to the three-headed dog
fleece do to anybody who possesses it? which guard the entrance to the
It can grant immense wealth underworld. Cerberus
32. Who is Goddess of discord? Eris 53. Of the Greek Muses, who was referred
33. Who gave fire to the mortals? Prometheus to as the Muse of History. Clio
34. Who is the Greek keeper of time? Chronos 54. In Greek mythology, the Graces are the
35. What mythological Greek creature has a sister goddesses of beauty, grace, and
lion's head, a goat's body, and a charm. Who is referred to as the Grace
dragon's tail? chimera of joy? Thalia
36. In Greek mythology, who is regarded as 55. What was the name of the monstrous
the strongest warrior and hero in the whirlpool in Greek mythology, who
Greek army during the Trojan War? sucked ships into the bottom of the
Achilles ocean? charybdis
37. Who is the Roman equivalent of the 56. What was the name of Odysseus’
Greek god Ares? Mars faithful wife? Penelope
38. Which legendary creature is part horse 57. Which one is a river in the Underworld?
and part man? centaur Styx
39. How many Labours was Heracles given 58. Which river in the Underworld is the
by Eurystheus? 12 river of woe or sorrow? Acheron
40. Why was Hercules given those labours? 59. The Fates, in Greek mythology, are
to atone for his sins divinities who presided over human life
41. Which Greek god has winged sandals? and represented the inescapable
Hermes
destiny of humanity. In Greek
42. According to the Odyssey, who is the
mythology, the Fates were divine beings
sorceress with the power to change
who personified the birth, life, and
humans into wolves, lions, and swine?
death of humankind. Of the three of
Circe
them, who determines death by cutting
43. Who is the Greek goddess of the
the thread of life? Atropos
hearth? Hestia
60. Who was the first woman on earth
44. What musical instrument is the Greek
according to Greek mythology? Pandora
god Pan associated with? pipes
45. In Greek and Roman legend, who is
MYTHOLOGIES :
gifted the power to transform all that he
 EGYPTIANS
touches into gold? Midas
 CHINESE
46. What is the name of the hero of  POPOL VUH
Homer''s epic poem the Odyssey?  NORSE
Odysseus  AFRICAN
EGYPTIAN  often associated with the sky, wisdom, kingship,
GODS AND GODDESSES family, and mourning.
 These gods had both human and animal traits. 8. Set - God of Evil and Chaos
The nine ennead gods:  Killed Osiris , only eventually being vanquished by his
 Atum - the Creator God nephew, Horus.
 Shu- God of Air  husband of his sister Nephthys.
 Tefnut - Goddess of Moisture  seen by many as responsible for triggering the first
 Geb- God of Earth due to Osiris's death and rebirth.
 Nut- Goddess of the Sky  supposed son by Nephthys was Anubis.
 Osiris - God of the Dead and Funerals  also a storm god with power over terrible weather.
 Isis - Goddess of Magic and Motherhood 9. Nephthys - Goddess of Funerals
 Seth - God of Evil and Chaos  wife of Set and Osiris ad Isis's sister.
 Nephthys - Goddess of Funerals6  She and Set never had biological children. Instead,
1.Atum - the Creator God she produced Anubis by Osiris, either by taking Isis's
 the first God , no gender & no parents appearance or by giving Osiris wine.
 early sun god who become conflate with Ra to  The linen used to wrap mummies is sometimes
become Ra-Atum. referred to as "the tresses of Nephthys."
 protector of pharaohs.
2.Shu – God of Air EPIC OF GILGAMESH
 one of the two children born of Atum, and he CHINESE
was lord of the air. YIN AND YANG AND THE CREATION OF THE UNIVERSE
 and married to his sister, Tefnut YIN -she
 also a god of peace and a patron god of lions.  dark and heavy.
 carries an ankh.  like a thick, plodding mass, Yin sank downward into
 personification of the wind and married to the earth and became one with it. And earth became
his sister, square.
3. Tefnut - Goddess of Moisture  cold breath became intense and gave birth to water.
 She was the personification of dew  her watery breath became the moon
 an important life-giving force to the YANG -he
Egyptians  bright and light
 the wife and sister of Shu.  like a mist, Yang drifted upward into Heaven and
 mother of Nut and Geb. became one with it. And Heaven became round
4. Geb - God of Earth  hot breath became intense and gave birth to fire
 . He was married to his sister, Nut, who was the sky.  his fiery breath became the sun
 known as the "father of the gods."
5. Nut - Goddess of the Sky
 She was the sky. NU KUA, CREATOR AND PRESERVER OF HUMAN LIFE
 occasionally a cow- goddess. Nu Kua
 She was said to swallow the sun every night and  the Great Goddess or Mother Goddess, created the
birth it every morning. first people.
 responsible for keeping chaos and order separate  Has tails of a dragon
from each other.
6. Osiris - God of the Dead and Funerals Kung Kung
 Geb and Nut's firstborn son  an age-old god
 the ruler of earth and a god of agriculture  Caused hundreds of Nu kua little people starved to
 murdered by his jealous brother, Set, who wanted to death or drowned.
take over the earth.
 was one of the most powerful and revered of the P'AN KU, CREATOR OF THE UNIVERSE
gods. P'AN KU
 responsible for judging the people who entered the  first living being in egg-like that of a chicken-
underworld to test their value in the next life. contained the entire universe.
7. Isis - Goddess of Magic and Motherhood  he broke open the world egg.
 Divine Mother  went through nine transformations. And it came to
 wife and sister of Osiris and Horus's mother. pass that P'an Ku became more godlike than Heaven
 known as the Queen of Heaven. and more wise than earth.
  For the next eighteen thousand years, P'an Ku worked 26. Pangu - The first living being, an ancient Chinese deity who
constantly to keep the heavens from crushing the created the world.
surface of the earth 27. Sanguan Dadi -Imperial officials of sky, earth, and sea in
Chinese mythology, who judge humanity.
28. Shennong – The “Farmer God,” patron of agriculture and
PANTHEON father of traditional Chinese medicine.
1. Bixia – The Chinese goddess of fertility and guardian of 29. Sun Wukong - The “Monkey King,” Chinese trickster god
children and mothers. known for hisimpertinence.
2. Caishen – Chinese god of wealth and money, whose cudgel 30. Wenchang Wang - Chinese deity of literature and culture,
turns iron to gold. very popular among students.
3. Cangjie – Revered cultural hero credited with creating the 31. Wufang Shangdi - Chinese mythology’s physical
Chinese writing system. manifestations of the Daoist concept of heaven.
4. Chang’e – Chinese goddess of the moon, best knownfor 32. Xihe – Solar goddess in Chinese mythology, mother of the
stealing the elixir of immortality. destructive ten suns.
5. Changxi – Lunar goddess in Chinese mythology, mother of 33. Xiwangmu - “Queen Mother of the West,” powerful
the twelve moons. Chinese goddess of life and death
6. Dianmu – Chinese goddess of lightning, married to the 34. Yan Wang – The King of Hell, overseer of the Chinese
thunder god Lei Gong. underworld and judge of the dead.
7. Di Jun – Ancient Chinese emperor, husband to both the 35. Yue Lao – Chinese god of love and marriage, who appears
sun goddess and moon goddess. in the light of the moon
8. Doumu – Chinese goddess and cosmic deity, mother of the 36. Yu Shi – Ancient Chinese rain deity, still prayed to in times
Big Dipper constellation. of severe drought.
9. Dragon King - The “Dragon King,” Chinese god of all 37. Zao Jun – The “Stove God,”Chinese folk deity who watches
waters, weather, and dragons. over the home and family.
10. Eight Immortals - Legendary Chinese heroes who fight for 38. Zhong Kui – The “Demon Hunter,” a popular Chinese
justice and vanquish evil. protector deity who fights ghosts.
11. Erlang Shen -Chinese god of engineering, a great warrior
with an all-seeing third eye. AFRICAN MYTHOLOGY
12. Fuxi - Humanity’s original ancestor in Chinese SUMMARY:
mythology,husband of Nuwa. In the beginning, the universe consisted only of the sky, the
13. Guanyin - Benevolent Chinese goddess of mercy, called water, and the wild marshlands. The god Obatala believed that
upon in times of suffering. the world needed more–he goes to Olorun, ruler of the sky and
14. Hou Yi - Legendary archer and Chinese hero, famous for creator of the sun, asking for permission to create mountains,
shooting down nine suns. valleys, forests, and fields. Olorun grants Obatala permission to
15. Huxian - Fox fairy of Chinese mythology, bringer of create solid land on Earth.
seductive wealth and moral ruin. Obatala goes to Orunmila, the god of Prophecy. Orunmila tells
16. Jade Emperor - The Supreme Ruler of Heaven in Chinese Obatala that he will need a gold chain to reach from the sky to
mythology, first emperor of China. the waters below. Obatala goes to the goldsmith, who agrees
17. Ji Gong - The“Mad Monk,”Chinese folk hero and champion to build the chain, if Obatala brings him the gold. Obatala goes
for the poor and oppressed. to every god, asking for gold. When the chain in complete,
18. Jiutian Xuannu -Beautiful and mysterious Chinese goddess Obatala descends onto Earth, carrying a snail shell filled with
of war, sex, and longevity. sand, a white hen, a black cat, and a palm nut. When Obatala
19. Lei Gong -Chinese god of thunder who punishes evildoers, climbs down, he realizes that the chain is not long enough.
both human and demon. Orunmila calls out to Obatala from heaven, and tells him to
20. Lu Ban - Inventive Chinese god of carpentry, patron of dump the sand onto the Earth and drop the hen. The hen
builders and contractors. scratches at the sand, spreading it around and forming the first
21. Mazu – Chinese goddess of the sea, patron of solid land on Earth.Obatala lets go of the chain and falls to
sailors,fishermen, and travelers. earth, naming the place where he landed “Ife.” He plants the
22. Menshen - Fearsome Chinese door gods, guarding building palm nut, which immediately sprouts into a palm tree. Obatala
occupants against demons. keeps the cat for company. Although Obatala keeps the cat, he
23. Nezha - Precocious Chinese deity who protects teenagers, still becomes lonely. He begins to make clay figures in the
misfits, and drivers. likeness of himself. Obatala grows tired while assembling the
24. Nuba. – Chinese goddess of droughts and loyal daughter clay figures, and decides that he needs some wine to drink. He
of the Yellow Emperor. makes wine from the juice of the palm tree, and he becomes
25. Nuwa – Chinese goddess who created all mankind, sister drunk. He continues to make clay figures in his drunkenness,
and wife to Fuxi. and the figures become deformed. Olorun breathes life into
Obatala’s figures, and they become human beings. Obatala
realizes that his drunkenness has resulted in deformity, and he  Connected to tending to the dead.
vows to be the protector of all who are born deformed. The  Also commandeers the essence of constantly changing
humans created by Obatala come together to form the first the natural world so it may continue flourishing
Yoruba Village in Ife. Obatala returns to the sky–thereafter, he  Holds domain over psychological qualities such as
splits his time between Ife and his home in the sky. intuition and clairvoyance.
Obatala’s kingdom of Ife was created without Olokun’s Oba: The Flow of the River
permission. As such, Olokun becomes very angry. She sends a  The Orisha of water and manifestation, is no exception
great flood to destroy Obatala’s kingdom. The flood destroys to a story that is best linked to jealousy.
most of Obatala’s kingdom. The remaining people send Eshu,  Being the third and the most senior wife of Shango,
the messenger god, to Olorun and Obatala, asking for help. Oba was one of his consorts
Orunmila goes to Earth, causing the waters to retreat.  Linked to rivers, marriage, fertility, and restoration
Olokun challenges Olorun to a weaving contest. Knowing that Obatala: the King of Peace
he cannot beat Olokun, Olorun devises a plan to accept the  A merciful Orisha dispatching purity
challenge, without actually participating. He sends a  The master behind shaping every child when they are
chameleon to judge Olokun’s skill; every time Olokun weaves a within the womb.
new cloth, the chameleon mimics the fabric. Olokun accepts  His symbols include a white dove and, in more
her defeat. modern times, wreaths of olives due to them
becoming a universal sign of peace
PANTHEONS OF GODS: Obaluaye: The Master of Healing
Eshu: the Divine Trickster  Also known as Babalú Aye
 Otherwise known as Elegba, is the Trickster of the  The Orisha of healing and miracles within the
Orisha Pantheon pantheon
 He is not seen as this malicious spirit doomed to  Both revered and feared
destroy humanity through psychological trickery.  Well respected by the followers, and he is said to
Instead, he has solidified his position as a messenger curse you as quickly as he can heal you.
between the realm of spirits and humankind Yemonja: the Whisper of the Ocean
Ogun: the Master of Iron  The Orisha of the ocean. Not only does she hold
 The Giver of Iron in the Orisha Pantheon control over it, but she also radiates the power of
 Also dubbed the Warrior God of War compassion and love.
 One of the crucial Orishas in the pantheon  Her watch over the seas sustains life as it is and seals
Shango: the Bringer of Thunder her importance as a motherly figure in the pantheon
 He was the bringer of thunder and brimming and the entirety of African mythology
masculinity.  the metaphysical mother of all the other gods in the
 Directs the destination of thunder and lightning Orisha pantheon. Hence, she is much revered and
depending on what goes on in the world down below. respected
 His authoritative use of raw power symbolizes typical Orunmila, the Oracle of Wisdom
masculinity  the Orisha of knowledge, omniscience, and wisdom, is
 Shango has three wives, Oshun, Oya, and Oba the embodiment of destiny
Oshun: the Mother of Rivers  He holds power over knowledge, including
 Oshun is often attributed to being the lifeblood of the information, intuition, and instinct
Niger River. In fact, her name comes from ‘Orisun,’  His purpose might not be material, but it is a
which was referred to as being the source of the Niger psychological one reflected in many African myths.
River. CLASSIFICATION
 Her aquatic finesse over the rivers of West Africa - Earth Diver
immortalized her spot as one of the most critical NORSE MYTHOLOGY
Orishas. SCANDINAVIA
 Her blessings ensure that the water remains clean and  region in Northern Europe is the historical birthplace
fishes remain plenty, giving the people a peek into her of Norse Mythology.
somewhat empathetic side. PANTHEON OF THE GODS
 She is associated with fertility and childbirth ODIN
 She is always shown to be a motherly being with • The Allfather, king of the gods.
nothing but divine power at her fingertips. • Sacrificed his eye at Mímir's well for wisdom.
 Shango’s favorite wife  Mimir counselor of the gods. Odin famously sacrificed
Oya: The Goddess of Weather an eye to Mimir in exchange for a drink from Mimir's
 Defined as an embodiment of wind, she is Shango’s well, seeking wisdom.
wife and hence the direct caterer of his will • Rides the eight-legged horse, Sleipnir.
FRIGG GINUNGGAGAP - almost endless chasm, was bordered by
 Odin's wife, queen of the gods. Niflheim and Muspelheim,
 Goddess of motherhood and marriage YMIR – primeval giant
THOR AUDUMLA – primeval cow
 God of thunder, strength, and protection. BURI – stone man , first primeval god
 Wields the hammer Mjölnir. BOR – son of buri
 Son of Odin Mother, Fjörgyn. and the Earth FIRST AESER GOD – ODIN , VILI( HOENIR) , VE
LOKI POPOL VUH
 Trickster god, capable of shape- shifting. As one of the oldest and grandest stories of world creation in
 Father to several monsters including the Midgard the indigenous Americas, the Mayan. Popol Vuh has been
Serpent (Jörmungandr), the wolf Fenrir, and the world called “the Bible of America.”
of the dead's ruler, Hel.
 Plays a central role in many Norse myths, often The Popol Vuh is the story of creation according to the Quiche
causing trouble for gods and humans alike. Maya of the region known today as Guatemala. Translated
BALDUR as`The Council Book', The Book of the People' or, literally,`The
 God of light, purity, and happiness. Book of the Mat' , the work has been referred to as "The
 Son of Odin and Frigg. Mayan Bible" although this comparison is imprecise. The Popol
FREYJA Vuh is not regarded by the Maya as`the word of God' nor as
• Goddess of love, fertility, and beauty. sacred scripture but rather as an account of "the ancient word"
FREYR and the understanding the Quiche had of cosmology and
 God of fertility, weather, and prosperity. creation before the coming of Christianity
 Brother of Freyja. SUMMARY
HEIMDALL CHARACTER
 Guardian of the Bifröst, the rainbow bridge Sovereign Plumed Serpent
connecting the world of gods (Asgard) to the world of •They are great knowers, great thinkers in their very being.
humans (Midgard). •Sovereign Plumed Serpent is a feathered serpent god very
 Possesses foresight, extremely keen eyesight and similar to Quetzalcoatl of the Aztecs.
hearing.
TYR Hurricane
 God of war and justice. •Hurricane is the leader of the three thunder gods that
 Loses his hand to the wolf Fenrir during a binding together are Heart of Sky (sometimes called Heart of Sky, Heart
trick. of Earth).
 Known for his bravery and sense of duty.
HEL Xmucane(Grandfather and Grandmother)
 Ruler of the underworld. •Xpiyacoc and Xmucane referred to as a pair almost always in
 Daughter of Loki. epithet are the two oldest gods of the Quiché-Maya pantheon.
 Goddess of death  •They are also the parents of One and Seven
Hunahpu, which makes them grandparents of
Askr and Embla Hunahpu and Xbalanque
 First man and woman  the latter pair being the hero twin protagonists of the
 Created from tree trunk Popol Vuh.
NINE REALMS
• Asgard - Realm of the Aesir Mud Men
• Alfheim - Realm of the Bright Elves •The mud men were the Bearer, Begetter’s first attempt at
• Jotunheim - Realm of the Giants making man. They were drawn from mud, which sadly did not
• Midgard - Realm of the Humans hold shape. The creatures seemed to dissolve at their
• Muspelheim/Muspell A fire-giant or the forces of chaos or inception, and though they had the ability to speak they said
their realm only nonsense. Their forms were also lopsided, as they didnot
Nidavellir - Realm of the Dwarves set and could not reproduce. So in disappointment, the gods
Niflheim - Realm of Ice and Mist possibly with lower realm of left the mud men to dwindle until they were nothing.
Niflhel
Svartalfheim - Realm of the Black Elves Wooden Men
• Vanaheim - Realm of the Vanir  wooden men or mannequins, peoplecarved out of
wood that moved and spoke and multiplied.
SUMMARY  they had no minds and no hearts, nor did they have
blood. They did not give the thanks that their creators
 desired so Hurricane destroyed them in a flood. The them, either personally or by means of their six
survivorsvwere attacked by the creatures they had houses, each of which serves as trial.
once eaten for food and were horribly disfigured. The The Owl Messengers
few that got away became monkeys and still live in the  The four owl messengers of Xibalba, called Shooting
forests today Owl (“like a point, just piercing”)
 often referred to as Military Keepers of the Mat,
Maize Men which is their rank in Xibalba.
•The first men from which we all descend were made from Blood Woman (the Maiden)
maize and water by Heart of Sky;Bearer, Begetter; Xpiyacoc  is the daughter of Blood Gatherer, the fourth lord of
and Xmucane. Xibalba
•The first men did everything we do; they talked, looked, and Tohil
listened, thought, moved, and worked. Most importantly they  patron god of the Quiché-Maya and the bringer of
gave thanks to the gods. fire, which he creates by pivoting in his sandal.
Hunahpu and Xbalanque
 Hunahpu (One Blowgun Hunter) PANTHEON OF GODS INSOUTH AMERICANMYTHOLOGY
 Xbalanque(Young Hidden Sun) MAYAN PANTHEON
 are the hero twins of the Popol Vuh. Itzamná, Mayan God of The Sky
 Both were intelligent, brave, handsome, and had -the god of wisdom and defender of the sciences.
magical powers -also known as the Creator God of the Sky , the ruler of
 The brothers eventually become the sun and moon Heaven, the Day, and the Night.
respectively. Kukulcan, Mayan Feathered Serpent God
Seven Macaw -was distinguished as a creator god, and the bringer of rain and
 highly prideful god who is often compared to Lucifer winds.
by scholars of the Popol Vuh. Chaac , God of rain
 The brightly colored Macaw demon-god is also the -responsible for providing the rain necessary for healthy crops
father of both Zipacna and Earthquake, who both Buluc Chabtan
share his arrogance. -God of War and Violence, was prayed to not for abundance
Zipacna and health — but out of respect and fear.
 One of the demonic sons of Seven Macaw Kinich Ahau
 known as the crust of the earth. -The powerful deity ,one of the Mayan Sun Gods.
 Has the power to create mountains overnight. - the Mayan God of Life because he brings life
 Like his father though he is too prideful and similar to and light to the world.
his father. As his father claims to be the sun and the The Mayan Descending God
moon, he claims to be the creator of the earth. -Mayan God of Bees and Honey
Earthquake Ix Chel, Mayan Moon Goddess
 other demonic son of Seven Macaw. -she wields influence over areas such as medicine,fertility,
 God of earthquakes, causing mountains to move childbirth, love, sexuality, midwifery, and feminism.
with the tap of his foot. -This allows her to stand out as an important symbol of life and
 Also prideful vitality
One and Seven Hunahpu Awilix, Mayan Lunar Goddess
 are the children ofthe two oldest gods in the Maya -Mayan Queen of the Night, reigns over the dark shadows after
pantheon, theGrandfather and the Grandmother. dark.
 thedistinction has to do with Maya astronomy and Ixtab, Mayan Goddess of Suicide
their calendrical system. One would be the beginning -The ancient Mayans believed that if they committed suicide by
of a cycle and seven would be the end of it. hanging, they would be sent to paradise.
One Monkey and One Artisan Ah-Cuxtal, Mayan God of Childbirth
 the sons of One Hunahpu and Xbaquiyalo. - ensured the safety and protection of unborn children ,
responsible for their safe delivery
Before One and Seven Hunahpu left for Xibalba to eventually
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be defeated, the two brothers trained One Monkey and One
The god of forests and wildlife, he often oversees various
Artisan to be great artisans. With time they became
activities such as hunting and agriculture.
accomplished flautists, singers, writers, carvers, jewelers, and
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metalworkers; even becoming quite wise.
-This deity is specifically attributed to the domains of death
Lords of Xibalba
and earthquakes, firmly establishing his dominion over two
 are the court that rules Xibalba, the underworld.
powerful natural forces
 The group as a whole is far from a charming lot, and
tends to ultimately sacrifice all who come before