Mayan God

Like other Mesoamerican peoples, the traditional Mayas recognize in the maize a vital force with which they strongly identify. This is clearly shown by their mythological traditions. According to the Popol Vuh, the Hero Twins have maize plants as alter egos and man himself is created from maize. The discovery and opening of the Maize Mountain - the place where the corn seeds are hidden - is still one of the most popular of Mayan tales.