Popol Vuh

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Popol Vuh is a sacred text of the Quiché people, blending mythology, folklore, and history. It recounts creation stories, beginning with deities forming the world and creating humans after several attempts. Important events include the heroic deeds of twins Hunahpu and Xbalanque, who eventually establish celestial bodies in the sky and ensure continuity through divine favor, leading the Quiché people to establish their civilization and territories in various regions. The narrative tracks their expansion, divine interventions, and eventual settlement, culminating in the division into lordships and their enduring legacy despite the Spanish colonization. Sensitive topics include depictions of death and colonial violence.