THE MAYA CREATION STORY - A story from Central America

ISSN: 2397-9607 Issue 34

In Issue 34 of the Baba Indaba Children's Stories, Baba Indaba narrates the Maya version of the creation story which starts with the high god Hurakan, the mighty wind, who passed over the universe, still wrapped in gloom. He called out "Earth", and the solid land appeared thus starting the creation of the world.

It is believed that folklore and tales are believed to have originated in India and made their way overland along the Silk and Spice routes and through Centra...