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Mysteries of Cracked Mirrors: Decoding Maya Supernatural Communication

Mayan Spiritual Practices Through Mirror Rituals

May 09, 2024
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In Mayan civilization, mirrors held more than just reflections—they served as portals to realms beyond the mundane. While the superstition of seven years' misfortune echoes through time, the Maya imbued cracked mirrors1 with a profound significance, utilizing them as conduits for communion with the divine.

Pyrite Mosaic Mirror from Guatemala. Museum Objec…

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