Guatemala Gift From Gods Summary

Some Mayans were converted to Catholicism Maya Culture best shown by the traditionally dressed women and children Some resisted and held on to their native spirituality They worship on mountains and along rivers bright dresses and accessories Imagery Language that appeals to the senses Climax The most suspenseful or exciting point in a story Plot A series of connected events that make up a story 1. Manikins are created by heart of sky, then put on earth 2. They accomplish nothing before Maker, Modeler, who gave them birth and heart Resolution They get overthrown Climax # 3 10. A sudden Bloodletter comes and snaps off their heads Culture Literary Terms Some call themselves Christian but still follow ancient Mayan beliefs and pagan practices Guatemala is still populated with followers of the
~Tells their origins and destiny ~Believed it was a gift from gods to help become aware of mysteries that would otherwise be beyond human insight ~Third creation story ~gods have failed two attempts to create suitable human beings ~These two attempts created the animal kingdom and mud people ~gods made people out of wood, which became the first people Mayan The different climaxes bring about a change in the situation presented in the story or results in a change in the main character or characters The Wooden People Literary Focus Do other culture have an explanation for the creation of people? Have you ever thought... The answer is: YES! The Wooden People Theme Inanimate objects abuse humans for revenge Be kind The people did not feed their dogs even though they needed food to survive Be thoughtful The people forgot who made them and forgot to give thanks and pray, so they suffered Respect gods or people will regret not respecting them Climax