Temple of The Ways, Chacchoben (Illustration)

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by Betsy Mark
published on 29 January 2019

Temple of The Ways, Chacchoben — The Temple of the Ways (Las Vias) at Maya site of Chacchoben, c. 700 CE. In Maya belief, the Ways ("Wayobs") were protective spirits who guided an individual through life. Wayobs were thought to appear in dreams to deliver messages from the gods and offerings to them were brought to the altar at this temple.

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