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Maya mythology word search with Popol Vuh deities including Hunahpu and Xbalanque.
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This 11-word Maya mythology word search features characters and deities from the Popol Vuh and Maya tradition, including Hunahpu, Xbalanque, and Xmucane. Students encounter names central to creation stories and Maya cultural heritage. Use it in a world-cultures or social-studies unit on Mesoamerica, as a mythology-lesson activity, or as a template for other ancient-culture explorations.

Subject:
Social Studies
Topic:
Culture
Grade Level:
6th – 8th Grades
Updated October 2025

Word List

  • EKCHUAJ
  • ACAT
  • TOHIL
  • HOWLERMONKEYGODS
  • CHACUAYABXOC
  • BOLONTZACAB
  • HUNAHPU
  • XBALANQUE
  • XQUIC
  • XMUCANE
  • XPIACOC

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