Who’s Who in non-classical mythology . John Keegan. 2014.
Popul Vuh — The Creation Legend of the Quiche Indians was fortunate in having escaped the destructive efforts of the Spanish conquerors. It may be said to be a reflection of the myths, not only of the Mayas, but to some extent of the Aztecs, and is of… … Who’s Who in non-classical mythology
Xibalba — In the Creation Legend of the Quiche Indians as told in the Popul Vuh Xibalba was an underground world inhabited by Huncame and Vukubcame, who challenged Hunhunapú and Vukub Hunapú to a game of ball. However, the invitation was a trap in that… … Who’s Who in non-classical mythology
Huncame — In the Quiche Creation Legend as told in the Popul Vuh he was the co lord of Xibalba, the cavern world. After murdering Hunhunapú and Vukub Hunapu he and his fellow sovereign Vukubcame were destroyed by Hunapú and Xbalanqué … Who’s Who in non-classical mythology
Vukub-Hunapu — In the Quiche Creation Legend as told in the Popul Vuh the brother of Hunhunapú and with him was murdered by the rulers of Xibalba, Huncame and Vukubcame. Later his death was avenged by his nephews … Who’s Who in non-classical mythology
Xbalanqué — (Ixbalanqué) In the Quiche Creation Legend as told in the Popul Vuh he and his brother Hunapú avenged the murder by Huncame and Vokubcame, sovereigns of Xibalba, of their father Hunhunapú and their uncle Vukub Hunapú … Who’s Who in non-classical mythology
Xmucane and Xpiyacoc — Mother and father gods linked with Gucumatz in the Quiche Creation Legend as told in the Popul Vuh. After making the animals they made the first human beings, who were destroyed in a great natural disaster. They resemble Ometecuhtli and… … Who’s Who in non-classical mythology
Xquiq — In the Quiche Creation Legend as told in the Popul Vuh she was a princess of Xibalba who, having seen the gourd tree on which hung the head of Hunhunapú, became the mother of his two children, Hunapú and Xbalanqué. Seeking refuge from the… … Who’s Who in non-classical mythology
