BALAM
Maya Security Spirit
Also known as Bahlam
Jaguar Spirits of Security and Night Protection
They usually go around in fives. When they find a village with Acantun set up, they creep in and sit on them to keep guard, one at each corner of the village. Much more user-friendly than CCTV.
Although he’s the smallest, the fifth is the most powerful. He stands in the center of the village to coordinate the team’s security response. Any evil spirit or nasty demon is immediately dealt with while the villagers sleep soundly in their beds.
’Balam’ is the Maya word for Jaguar — a very sacred animal held in great awe. They were deified and idolized all over the place.
Balam Facts and Figures
Name: Balam
Pronunciation: Coming soon
Alternative names: Bahlam
Gender: Sorry, we don't know
Type: Spirit
Celebration or Feast Day: Unknown at present
Role:
In charge of: Domestic Protection
Area of expertise: Security, Domestic Protection
Good/Evil Rating: Unknown at present
Popularity index: 7269
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Article last revised on April 18, 2019 by the Godchecker data dwarves.
Editors: Peter J. Allen, Chas Saunders
References: Coming soon.