Ixquic & Hun Hunahpu
With child by a skull of the underworld
In the "Popol Vuh," the maiden Ixquic is made pregnant when the skull of Hun Hunahpu, hung in a tree of the underworld, spits into her hand; she flees Xibalba and gives birth to the Hero Twins who will defeat death.
01Why it matters
It is the myth of love and fertility of the sacred Maya book, origin of the heroes who created the present world.
02The conflict
The lords of Xibalba who try to prevent the birth.
03The iconic moment
The skull spitting into Ixquic's hand to conceive the twins.
04What survived
The "Popol Vuh," sacred book of the K'iche' people.
05Frequently asked questions
Who were Ixquic & Hun Hunahpu?
In the "Popol Vuh," the maiden Ixquic is made pregnant when the skull of Hun Hunahpu, hung in a tree of the underworld, spits into her hand; she flees Xibalba and gives birth to the Hero Twins who will defeat death.
Why is the story of Ixquic & Hun Hunahpu famous?
It is the myth of love and fertility of the sacred Maya book, origin of the heroes who created the present world.
How does the story of Ixquic & Hun Hunahpu end?
The skull spitting into Ixquic's hand to conceive the twins. The "Popol Vuh," sacred book of the K'iche' people.
Is the story of Ixquic & Hun Hunahpu real?
Yes, Ixquic & Hun Hunahpu is based on real people and events.
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