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Jaguar Gods of the Maya

Posted June 7, 2020 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries

The jaguar is an enduring symbol in ancient Mexico. The Maya had many jaguar deities.

The Great Maya Book Burning

Posted May 7, 2018 Robert Bitto1 CommentPosted in Little-Known History

In 1562 a Franciscan friar serving in the Yucatan burned thousands of Maya artifacts including dozens of books.

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