Maximon

By Crusader1307

An unusual Deity in Mayan Folk Culture, ‘’Maximon’’ was ‘’created’’ from a fusion of Ancient Mesoamerican Mythos and The Catholicism brought with The Occupying Spanish Force. Said to be a ‘’paradox’’. Maximon was a ‘’Womanizer’’, but was a Protector of Married Couples. He was said to be responsible ‘’inciting’’ many rebellions and revolts by The Native Peoples and The Spanish. An Icon was crafted (first reported by Spanish Soldiers in the 17th Century AD), which was a ‘’Little Native Man’’, wearing a traditional striped Tilma (Robe). Maximon also wears a Hat. Everytime such Icons were captured by The Spanish and destroyed (broken up or burned), They would ‘’magically reappear’’ somewhere else. This lead to the mystique of Moximon and His ‘’protection’’ of The Downtrodden and poor against Their ‘’Oppressors’’. Traditionally, even today, many small Villages in and around Guaremala – have a Shrine to The Folk Spirit and often celebrate Moximon during Christian Holy Week.