The Aztec underworld and the nine levels of Mictlan
Maya and Purepecha paths through the underworld
The colonial meeting and the blending of traditions
Modern altars and global tables of remembrance
YOUR GOAL
Master of The long road to Mictlan and the modern celebration of death
mankai Mesoamerican Underworld Paths
Down through the silent caves... (down, down below) / Or home on an orange wing... (yeah, home they go)
mankai Every autumn, millions of monarchs arrive in Michoacán, Mexico, aligning with the annual corn harvest and traditional celebrations.
mankai Navigate the underworld paths to discover how Maya and Purepecha death traditions shaped modern celebrations.
Underworld ballgame: The Maya Popol Vuh describes a cosmic ballgame played between mortal heroes and the lords of death in the underworld.
Which insect migration do the Purepecha people of Michoacán associate with returning ancestral spirits?
In which modern Mexican state did the Purepecha people establish their empire and preserve butterfly traditions?
What game did the Hero Twins play against the lords of Xibalba in the Maya creation story?
What natural geological features did the Maya view as sacred physical portals to the underworld?
Which legendary figures defeated the lords of the Maya underworld through cleverness and sports?