How the Mayans View the Moon and its Phases

Moon Phases – How the Mayans View the Moon and its Phases
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February 1, 2021
The Moon is perhaps one of the most interesting heavenly bodies that humans have had sight of. Ever since the start of civilization, humans have always peered and observed the Moon and used these observations for various purposes. However, aside from its scientific use, it must be noted that the longer part of human history has used the Moon and its phases as a source of belief, literature, and ideologies, among others. In this article, we would focus on how the Ancient Mayans have used the moons to explain their beliefs and culture during their time of existence.
The Mayans have always regarded the Moon as their origins. During their time, some Mayan Dynasties believed that the Moon is one of their Gods and that they were descendants of the Moon. They worshiped the Moon and the Sun, and other planets due to their belief that they were their Gods traveling through the sky. Particula...