Vukub-Hunapu
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Vukub-Caquix — A giant of the Quiche Creation Legend as told in the Popul Vuh. His name meant ‘Seven times the colour of fire’ and he had two sons, known as ‘Earth Heaper’ and ‘Earthquake’, by his wife Chimalmat. He was eventually destroyed by Hunapú with… … Who’s Who in non-classical mythology
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
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
Hunhunapú — In the Quiche Creation Legend as told in the Popul Vuh the son of Xpiyacoc and Xmucane. He and his brother Vukub Hunapú were induced by a challenge to a ball game to enter Xibalba, the cavern world of the Quiches, where they were murdered by… … 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
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
