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Upperworld
Pantheon: Mayan / Aztec
Key Info
- Skyworld realm where the 13 levels of Heaven exist
- Ruled by the Oxlahuntiku (Upperworld Gods)
Brief Bio
In Mesoamerican mythology, particularly among the Maya and Aztec civilizations, the Upperworld represents the celestial realm, inhabited by gods and associated with the sky, stars, and other celestial bodies.
Here's a breakdown of the Upperworld in Mesoamerican mythology:
Maya: The Maya believed in 13 heavens arranged in layers above the Earth. These heavens were presided over by 13 gods, the Oxlahuntiku. The uppermost layer was considered the residence of the supreme creator god, Itzamna.
Aztec: The Aztec also envisioned thirteen levels of heavens, with the uppermost being Omeyocan, the "place of duality".
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