The Day Thor Visited Antigua Guatemala

Last night was the night. Thor, the hammer-wielding god associated with thunder, lightning, storms, oak trees, strength, the protection of mankind, and also hallowing, healing, and fertility decided to pay a visit to the Maya Hero Twins Hunajpu and Ixbalanque who are the central figures of a narrative included within the colonial K’iche’ document called Popol Vuh, and constituting the oldest Maya myth to have been preserved in its entirety. Called Hunahpu and Xbalanque in the K’iche’ language, the Twins have also been identified in the art of the Classic Mayas (200-900 AD). The Twin motif recurs in many native American mythologies; the Mayan Twins in particular could be considered as mythical ancestors to the Mayan ruling lineages. According to the legend, when the twins departed Xibalba and climbed back up to the surface of the Earth the volcanoes Agua and Fuego were formed. Always follow the white rabbit to learn more about Maya Hero Twins Hunajpu and Ixbalanque.

Honestly, I do not know if Thor’s visit was a cordial social visit; you never know with gods. But, we were lucky in Antigua Guatemala to have a lightning and thunder show for a couple of hours all around the volcanoes Agua, Fuego and Acatenango. I managed to make a few captures for you. Enjoy!

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