Mayan and Andean Mythology Flashcards

These flashcards cover key characters, themes, and concepts from Mayan and Andean mythology related to female resistance and autonomy.

Ixqiq

A rebellious Mayan heroine who defies the Lords of Xibalba, ensuring the survival of her unborn children.

Cavillaca

A Yauyo goddess who rejects male deception by refusing to acknowledge the trickery of the god Coniraya.

Choque Suso

An Andean woman who defies a god’s advances, reinforcing the theme of bodily autonomy and female resistance.

Female Autonomy

The right of women to make their own choices and assert independence from male authority.

Hero Twins

Characters in Mayan mythology who symbolically overthrow the Lords of Xibalba, representing victory over oppression.

Deception in Mythology

A theme where male gods use trickery to control women, often challenged by female figures.

Laughter in Mythology

A tool used by figures like the Hero Twins to mock and undermine oppressive divine authorities.

Transformation into Stone

A symbol of defiance and autonomy, as shown by Cavillaca in her rejection of control.

Resistance against Divinity

The act of challenging divine authority, as illustrated by the stories of Ixqiq, Cavillaca, and Choque Suso.

Patriarchal Authority

Social structures that grant power to men, often challenged in mythology by female characters.

Ixqiq rebels against

lords of xibalba and one hunahpu

Cavillaca rebels against

Coniraya