Maya Mythology

The Maya Gods of Mesoamerica...

ACANTUN

Maya Protection Deity

Also known as Acante

Minor Earth Gods of Protection and Security

They are stone idols and there are four of them per village. One of them is placed in each corner of the village and when night descends, four Balam arrive and sit on them to keep guard.

GodNote: Sorry this Acantun article is a bit short. We have sent our Data Dwarves off to find more nuggets of information. Updates coming soon.

Acantun Facts and Figures

Name: Acantun
Pronunciation: Coming soon
Alternative names: Acante

Gender: Sorry, we don't know
Type: Deity
Celebration or Feast Day: Unknown at present

Role:
In charge of: Protection
Area of expertise: Protection

Good/Evil Rating: Unknown at present
Popularity index: 6287

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Article last revised on April 18, 2019 by the Godchecker data dwarves.
Editors: Peter J. Allen, Chas Saunders

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