The Maize God: A Mayan Folktale Teaching Gratitude and Reverence
Long ago, in the fertile highlands and river valleys of the Yucatán, the people of a Mayan village thrived under the blessing of the Maize God. Known as a divine provider, the Maize God was said to watch over their crops, ensuring that the golden kernels of maize, the lifeblood of their community, would flourish. Maize was more than food;