Middleworld
In this article, we will delve into the fascinating world of Middleworld, a topic that has captured the attention of experts and fans alike. Throughout history, Middleworld has played a fundamental role in different areas, from science to art, through culture and society. Along these lines, we will explore its origin, evolution and its impact on today's world, as well as the different perspectives and opinions that exist around this topic. Without a doubt, Middleworld is a fascinating topic that deserves to be analyzed in detail, and in this article we will delve into different aspects to understand its importance and relevance today.
In ancient Maya cosmology, Middleworld is the Earth, or the world of men. "In ancient Maya thought, the universe was suffused with sacredness that resonated from the presence of deities. The ancestors, spirits and deities not only resided in the Upperworld and the Underworld (sometimes called Xibalba), but also shared the Middleworld, or Earth with its human and animal populations." All three were joined by the World Tree, a giant ceiba tree which served as the central pole holding the worlds together. The nine levels of the Underworld were represented by the roots, Middleworld by the trunk, and the thirteen heavens of the Skyworld by the branches. This concept is similar to the beliefs held by many ancient cultures, including the Norse, who thought that they inhabited a middle-earth. The Maya also believed that their pyramid temples were sites at which these worlds could be transversed. Maya kings, by undergoing ritual and trance, could open portals which would allow the gods - inhabitants of the sky and under worlds, to communicate with Middleworld.
References
- ^ Foster & Mathews, Handbook to life in the ancient Maya world, Oxford University Press, 2005, ISBN 978-0-19-518363-4
- Schele, Linda; Miller, Mary Ellen (2006). The Blood of Kings, Dynasty and Ritual in Maya Art. New York: George Brazillier Inc. ISBN 978-0-8076-1278-1.
- Voelkel, J&P (2010). Middleworld. New York: Egmont. ISBN 978-1-57525-561-3.
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