Solstice, Equinox, and the Mayan Calendar
Mayan Sun God — K’inich Ahau Encoding astronomical knowledge was common in Mayan architecture. The movements of the sun were particularly important to the ancient Mayas. Encoding astronomical knowledge...
View ArticlePalenque Creation Myth: Lady Cormorant and the Birth of the Triad
Cormorant Goddess from Dresden Codex The ancient Maya city Palenque (Lakam Ha) had a unique creation myth that linked the origins of their ruling dynasty to primordial goddesses and gods. Palenque...
View ArticlePoetry of Creation Myth Recited by Yohl Ik’nal
Palenque’s Creation Myth Recited by Yohl Ik’nal. Yohl Ik’nal Side of Pakal’s Sarcophagus Maya Creation Myth at Palenque was unique. In her transformation to adulthood ceremony, Yohl Ik’nal the...
View ArticleSak K’uk Now Published in Print
The Controversial Mayan Queen: Sak K’uk of Palenque. Book 2, Mists of Palenque Series. A MOTHER AND SON FIGHT TO PRESERVE THEIR DYNASTY… Sak K’uk, the strong-willed daughter of Yohl Ik’nal—first...
View ArticleSolar Eclipse–Potent Time for the Mayas
Solar Eclipse Was a Potent Time for the Mayas. The ancient Mayas were the most advanced astronomers of their time. They calculated the solar year, lunar cycles, periodicity of the planets, solstices...
View ArticleMayan Queens Kept Worlds in Balance
Mayan Queen Holding Effigies of Two Deities Mayan Queens and Kings were shaman-rulers charged to maintain balance between the three worlds of the Maya cosmos. Mayan Queens were powerful leaders in...
View ArticleThe Writing Process: Inspiration for The Mayan Red Queen Story
Leonide Martin engrossed in The Writing Process Exploring The Writing Process With Leonide Martin. In this new series of posts, I’ll be taking a look at The Writing Process. Whenever I’ve done an...
View ArticleProtected: Magnificent Mayan Queens
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View ArticleRestoring the Portal
Restoring the Portal With The Mayan Red Queen Lalak and Pakal: A Love That Transformed a Dynasty and Restored the Portal to the Gods Lalak – The Mayan Red Queen, Tz’aakb’u AhauPalace Tablet K’inich...
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Authors need reviews like fish need water. Once our books are released into the ocean of readers, not-so-hidden reviews are the trail of bubbles leading the next diver to find the treasure....
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