Mayan Symbolism: Rituals and Mayan Religion
This section gives background information on the components, main characters, symbolism and significance of Mayan rituals.
Who participated in the ceremony?
Priests, the chosen (men), and mature or elderly women. Children and young women were not involved. The name of the high priest was Ahua Can (Serpent Lord), or Ah Kin (The Sun). They called to the prophets with the name of Chilamoob; Ah meneoob was the name given to sorcerers, diviners and doctors. The Nacomes were the sacrificers. And the Chacoob were four elderly men that helped during the rites.
Meaning of the Mayan Colors
Green: used by royalty. Symbol of power.
Blue-green: used by the priests. Related to death. For this reason the sacrificed and the sacrifice stone were painted blue.
Red and Black: associated with warriors.
Yellow: associated with sorcerers and fortune tellers.
White: associated with people from the village.
Color in relation to the cosmic directions
Red: East.
Black: West.
Yellow: South.
White: North.
Blue-green: center.