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Popol Vuh

In short: Explore the K’iche’ Maya Popol Vuh through a manuscript transcribed in Guatemala and a later edition.

Popol Vuh · The Hero Twins FAIRY TALE ATLAS · № 96 Popol Vuh Explore the K’iche’ Maya Popol Vuh through a manuscript transcribed in Guatemala and a later edition. Origin Guatemala · K’iche’ Maya tradition Atlas record 1700–1715 First appearance Exact date unknown SIGNATURE MOTIF The Hero Twins Reach¹ 1/10 Suggested age² 10+ Member rating No votes yet 2 records · 1 countries or regions blackhorsestories.com

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Origin and tradition

Guatemala · K’iche’ Maya tradition

The Popol Vuh brings creation stories, the trials of the Hero Twins and the histories of lineages into one work. Ximénez’s manuscript pairs the K’iche’ text with a Spanish translation. The two languages offer a starting point for exploring how an oral tradition was recorded in writing.

Dated records and sources

  1. 1700–1715 · Guatemala · K’iche’ Maya tradition
    Francisco Ximénez · Newberry Library / Library of Congress · Manuscript
  2. 1985 · Guatemala · K’iche’ Maya tradition
    León Valdés / López Perén · CENALTEX

Country pages

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