The mythologies of Mesoamerica reveal complex cosmologies built by some of the most sophisticated civilizations of the ancient world.

Among the Aztec and Mayan peoples, the universe was understood as a living cycle of creation, destruction, and renewal. Powerful gods governed the sun, rain, maize, death, and the movements of the heavens.

These traditions also placed enormous importance on cosmic balance. Rituals and offerings were believed to sustain the order of the universe itself.

Within these pages you will encounter the divine figures of Aztec and Mayan myth along with the sacred creatures and legendary beings that appear throughout their stories.