Maximón
deity Maya single tradition · 1
Maximón is a Maya deity and folk saint represented in various forms by the Maya peoples of several towns in the Guatemalan Highlands. Oral tradition of his creation and purpose in these communities is complex, diverse, and born of ancient Maya traditions centuries ago.
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- Historical notes
- Oral tradition indicates origins in ancient Maya traditions centuries ago; currently venerated in Guatemalan Highland communities.
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wikipedia (1)
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“As many Guatemalans have migrated to areas such as Mexico, the United States, and Canada, the veneration of Maximón has traveled beyond the borders of Guatemala, where he is more commonly known as San Simón.”
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