The Alux and the Chocolate of Belize
In the cacao-rich lowlands of southern Belize, the Alux is spoken of with quiet respect. Among the Mopan Maya, the Alux is not merely a mischievous forest spirit, but a guardian of balance, drawn to care, generosity, and sacred labor. This is the story of how an Alux came to protect a young woman whose chocolate carried the power of
