We were lucky enough to go here in December. We learned about Kukulkan and how these structures were designed specifically for the solstice. It's a shame so much knowledge was lost about the Mayan culture, but at least we still have the pyramids as their legacy.
This story warms me like the sun. You craft a flowing, beautifully written and fact filled history of indigenous people and the sophistication of the Mayan culture that has been repeated the world over for ages, eons. My people, Native Americans AND my ancestors across the pond, the Scots, Irish...all that "Celtic bunch" were in touch with the sky and the knowledge that lives there and given to us, if only we look. Love this story and thank you for it
It fascinates me to think about how they gathered so much understanding of the movement of the sun and stars when I have yet to be able to identify more than just a few constellations. Having just returned from a brief visit to some of the Mayan sites, their sophistication baffles me.
Thanks Jeanine for the background here - the Maya certainly had an incredible grasp and understanding of the natural world around them - on and off earth. And Happy Solstice to you, too!
We were lucky enough to go here in December. We learned about Kukulkan and how these structures were designed specifically for the solstice. It's a shame so much knowledge was lost about the Mayan culture, but at least we still have the pyramids as their legacy.
Glad you’ve seen some of the Maya splendors. I write extensively about the Maya. You might like my post, Why the Ancient Maya Remained Steeped in Mystery. https://mexicosoul.substack.com/p/why-the-ancient-maya-remained-steeped
Or check my home page for many more Maya posts. Thanks for your interest!!
Oops- link is: https://mexicosoul.substack.com/p/why-the-ancient-maya-remained-steeped
This story warms me like the sun. You craft a flowing, beautifully written and fact filled history of indigenous people and the sophistication of the Mayan culture that has been repeated the world over for ages, eons. My people, Native Americans AND my ancestors across the pond, the Scots, Irish...all that "Celtic bunch" were in touch with the sky and the knowledge that lives there and given to us, if only we look. Love this story and thank you for it
Thank you so much, Lucinda, for your lovely comments! I'm both in love with and in awe
of the Maya and guess it shows when I write about them. Btw, love Celtic lore and history too. Great combination.
Great work and research! Eloquently written too. It's inspired me to visit Chichen Itza during a Solstice or Equinox soon. Happy Solstice to you too!
Mil gracias, Diana. Well worth an equinox trip to Chichen. At solstice this does not occur.
It fascinates me to think about how they gathered so much understanding of the movement of the sun and stars when I have yet to be able to identify more than just a few constellations. Having just returned from a brief visit to some of the Mayan sites, their sophistication baffles me.
Volume, volume, volume. And centuries plus. Naked eye astronomers, love that title.
Thanks Jeanine for the background here - the Maya certainly had an incredible grasp and understanding of the natural world around them - on and off earth. And Happy Solstice to you, too!
Thank you! Yes, they certainly did. I love the Maya. So fascinating.