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Rabinal Achí

In short: Explore the encounter between two princes and the warriors onstage in Rabinal’s Maya dance drama.

Rabinal Achí · Two princes meet FAIRY TALE ATLAS · № 93 Rabinal Achí Explore the encounter between two princes and the warriors onstage in Rabinal’s Maya dance drama. Origin A Maya dance drama preserved in Guatemala about the princes of Rabinal and K’iche’. Atlas record 2008 First appearance Exact date unknown SIGNATURE MOTIF Two princes meet Reach¹ 1/10 Suggested age² 10+ Member rating No votes yet 1 records · 1 countries or regions blackhorsestories.com

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Origin and tradition

A Maya dance drama preserved in Guatemala about the princes of Rabinal and K’iche’.

The encounter between Rabinal Achí and K’iche’ Achí leads to a prince’s capture and trial. Eagles and jaguars stand for warriors onstage. Dance, dialogue and music together give shape to the memory of the conflict.

Dated records and sources

  1. 2008 · Guatemala · K’iche’ Maya tradition
    UNESCO · Rabinal Achí · Heritage listing

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Origin
Black Horse. Rabinal Achí. https://blackhorsestories.com/en/atlas-tale-rabinal-achi/