Imix

Description of Imix

The Imix is a sign of another world, another reality. The Maya believed that crocodiles possessed sacred knowledge of the underworld. They served as a connection to the human world to bring that knowledge forth into physical reality. The Imix is representative of different dimensions and existences and can be associated with madness and insanity. It is the spirit of the rain, and on the day of the Imix, the Maya give thanks and pray for rain and water, that their dreams bring them wisdom rather than madness. The Imix is also the first day of the Maya calendar.

General Maya description

Mayan symbols

Mayan symbols have had a rich history across Central America. Spreading across a vast territory that stretched from Mexico to Guatemala, Belize, and Honduras, Mayan symbols and glyphs have been found in a vast array of locations. These symbols are crucial to understanding their religion, everyday life, and even their economic and social structure. The earliest known Mayan symbols have been dated to 250 BC, although some think it could have originated even before that. Mayan hieroglyphics have been found carved on stone and bone, painted on pottery and other methods. Mayans were one of the only ancient civilizations that developed their own complex writing system. Alongside this, they also developed their own comprehensive calendar as well as a zodiac system. Unfortunately, though, many of these elements of the Mayan culture and empire have been destroyed over time, leading to confusion in understanding the true meanings of these symbols. After the Spanish conquering of the Maya empire in the 16th century, the Maya were forced to give up their language and religion. The Spanish forced the population into converting to Christianity and communicating in Spanish. After the Conquest, much of the glyphs disappeared, along with any way to interpret their meanings. Over time, researchers have decoded enough that there are now definitions for at least 90% of the existing glyphs.