San Miguel de Cozumel in Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico — The Yucatan Peninsula (The Southeast)
Los Sacerdotes Mayas / The Mayan Priests
Photographed By James Hulse, May 29, 2023
1. Los Sacerdotes Mayas / The Mayan Priests Marker
La casta sacerdotal era una de la más elevadas de la sociedad maya, dentro de esta casta existían también jerarquías. El sacerdote supremo era el Ah Kin May o Ahacán May (Señor de la Serpiente). Éste también era el consejero del soberano. Por debajo de su jerarquía estaban los sacerdotes "Chilanes" que eran médicos y se encargaban de atender los requerimientos del pueblo y los "Nacones" quienes participaban de los sacrificios humanos acompañados de los "Chaques" que además, eran los encargados de prender el fuego al comienzo de cada año maya.
La tarea de los sacerdotes no era solamente de índole religiosa, además de estar encargados de los rituales religiosos, ellos estaban encargados de desarrollar la producción intelectual de la comunidad y el reservorio obligado de los conocimientos adquiridos sobre ritos, dioses, astrología,
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The Mayan priests were Chilanes (doctors), Nacones (they were present at the sacrifices and were experts in war councils) and the Chaques, who were responsible for lighting the fire at the beginning of each Mayan year. The latter guessed in their oracle the fate of each newborn.
The priestly caste was one of the highest in Mayan society, within this caste there were also hierarchies. The supreme priest was Ah Kin May or Ahucán May (Lord of the Snake). This was also the counselor of the sovereign. Below their hierarchy were the "Chilanes" priests who were doctors and were in charge of attending to the requirements of the people and the "Nacones" who participated in the human sacrifices accompanied by the "Chaques" who were also responsible for lighting the fire at the beginning of each Mayan year.
The task of the priests was not only of a religious nature, in addition to being in charge of religious rituals, they were in charge of developing the intellectual production of the community and the obligatory reservoir of knowledge acquired about rites, gods, astrology, divination, prophecies, writing among other activities.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Native Americans.
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Photographed By James Hulse, May 29, 2023
2. The Mayan Priests statue and Marker
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Land of Chocolate (a few steps from this marker); Calendario maya / Mayan calendar (a few steps from this marker); Chac mool (a few steps from this marker); Diosa Ixchel / Goddess Ixchel (within shouting distance of this marker); Coral Reefs (within shouting distance of this marker); Ancient Heritage (within shouting distance of this marker); Chac-Mool (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Tzolkin (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Miguel de Cozumel.
Also see . . . Maya priesthood. Wikipedia (Submitted on September 21, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed By James Hulse, May 29, 2023
3. The view of the Mayan Priests statue and Marker in the terminal shopping area
Credits. This page was last revised on September 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 20, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 135 times since then and 90 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 21, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
