I spent a week in Cancun the summer after my senior year in high school! One of the extra trips we took was to see some of these ancient Mayan ruins, including the Chichen Itza. Check out some personal pictures below!
-Miranda Chesson
Thursday, April 26, 2012
The role of the Ajk'il, or the daykeeper, is an important role in the Mayan culture. These people are both men and women who learn how to interpret and understand unexplained diseases, dreams, and ancient Mayan heritage. Their other jobs include taking care of the Mayan shrines and serve as the head of patrilingeages (p. 144). This role can been seen as similar to a modern day astrologist and similar to a psychic. Although this role may been outdated in some cultures, the Mayan value historical information and rely on their ancient calendar to predict upcoming events.
I spent a week in Cancun the summer after my senior year in high school! One of the extra trips we took was to see some of these ancient Mayan ruins, including the Chichen Itza. Check out some personal pictures below!
I spent a week in Cancun the summer after my senior year in high school! One of the extra trips we took was to see some of these ancient Mayan ruins, including the Chichen Itza. Check out some personal pictures below!
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It is fascinating that role exists in their culture. It is important that we continue to reflect on our roots and visit sites of past historic intrigue.
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