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An alux is a small spirit (usually knee-high) from Mayan legends. In many archaeological sites in Central America, researchers have found small clay figurines, which were ancient offerings to these small beings. The belief in these spirits endure to this day. In 1991, when the Cancun-Nizuc bridge was unveiled, some were surprised to see a small house under the bridge, which is the house of these Mayan spirits. Many believed that this was done to appease the aluxo'ob.
The Alux of the Mayans
According to legends an alux is older than humans, and they were the ones who built the big Mayan cities. They were nocturnal and built structures quickly, but the sun appeared and they turned to stone.
An alux lived in the netherworld, neither human or divine. They were frequently mischievous, but could be an useful ally to humans if they were appeased. Their farsightedness could be useful to farmers and could aid in the growing of corn. Drink and food were often left as offerings at hills near cornfields to secure their protection. When theses spirits are pleased with the offerings they would protect crops from wild animals. If the aluxo’b were displeased or wanted to get the attention of villagers it is said they would steal belongings or keep up people all night with screeching.
The aluxo’b could also be found in Mayan ruins, where they protect the tombs from looting and pillaging. They could pelt robbers with stones or summon strong winds to discourage people from entering a tomb.
Requesting the assistance of an alux could be a double edged sword. They could have seven years of good harvests, but these spirits were also evil at times, and at the end of the period they could just as well take your life. Aluxo’b could also play practical jokes on anyone that trespassed on their domain.
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An alux is a small spirit (usually knee-high) from Mayan legends. In many archaeological sites in Central America, researchers have found small clay figurines, which were ancient offerings to these small beings. The belief in these spirits endure to this day. In 1991, when the Cancun-Nizuc bridge was unveiled, some were surprised to see a small house under the bridge, which is the house of these Mayan spirits. Many believed that this was done to appease the aluxo'ob.
The Alux of the Mayans
According to legends an alux is older than humans, and they were the ones who built the big Mayan cities. They were nocturnal and built structures quickly, but the sun appeared and they turned to stone.
An alux lived in the netherworld, neither human or divine. They were frequently mischievous, but could be an useful ally to humans if they were appeased. Their farsightedness could be useful to farmers and could aid in the growing of corn. Drink and food were often left as offerings at hills near cornfields to secure their protection. When theses spirits are pleased with the offerings they would protect crops from wild animals. If the aluxo’b were displeased or wanted to get the attention of villagers it is said they would steal belongings or keep up people all night with screeching.
The aluxo’b could also be found in Mayan ruins, where they protect the tombs from looting and pillaging. They could pelt robbers with stones or summon strong winds to discourage people from entering a tomb.
Requesting the assistance of an alux could be a double edged sword. They could have seven years of good harvests, but these spirits were also evil at times, and at the end of the period they could just as well take your life. Aluxo’b could also play practical jokes on anyone that trespassed on their domain.
Thanks for reading!
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