Xibalba (Mayan pronunciation: [ʃiɓalˈɓa]), roughly translated as "place of fright", [1] is the Kʼicheʼ name [2] of the Underworld (known as Mitnal in Yucatec [3]) in Maya mythology, ruled by the …

Nov 7, 2024 · Xibalba, the underworld in Maya religion, is a place of darkness, fear, and trials associated with death and suffering. The domain is prominently depicted in the Popol Vuh, the …

Aug 1, 2025 · Xibalba is the name given by the K’iche’ Maya to their underworld, meaning “place of fear.” The underworld was ruled by the Maya gods of death and terrified all Maya men, …

Feb 10, 2025 · Xibalba, often referred to as the underworld in Mayan mythology, represents a complex realm associated with death, the afterlife, and the journey of spirits. This dark and …

At the center of this belief system lies Xibalba, a term that translates to “the place of fear” in the Yucatec Maya language. This underworld is not just a mere depiction of death; it represents …

Feb 21, 2024 · Xibalba (freely translated as “Place of Fear”) – the underworld in Mayan mythology, ruled by spirits of diseases and death. Traditionally, the entrance to Xibalba was …

Oct 21, 2014 · For the Yucatec Maya the underworld was known as Metnal. The name Xibalba translates as 'Place of Fright', which indicates the terror the place had in the Maya imagination. …

Xibalba, often referred to as the Maya underworld, is a complex and multifaceted concept deeply embedded in the mythology and cosmology of the ancient Maya civilization.

The Lords of Xibalba are significant figures in Mayan mythology, ruling over Xibalba, the underworld known as the "place of fear." This realm is characterized by a treacherous journey …

In the mythology of the Maya of Middle America, Xibalba (place of fright) was an underground realm of the dead. Caves and pools of water served as entry points to the realm. During the …