Popol Vuh Hero Twins

The Popol Vuh Hero Twins, also known as Hunahpu and Xbalanque, are central figures in the Popol Vuh, the sacred book of the K'iche' Maya people of Guatemala. In Hebrew, the term can be translated as אחים הגיבורים של פופול ווה. The twins are celebrated for their intelligence, bravery, and cunning, which they use to defeat the lords of the underworld, Xibalba, in a series of mythical ballgame contests. Their story is a pivotal part of Maya mythology and cosmology, symbolizing the triumph of life and light over death and darkness. The twins are also associated with the sun and the moon, reflecting their enduring significance in Maya culture. In Spanish, the term is often translated as Los Gemelos Héroes del Popol Vuh, and in French, it is Les Jumeaux Héros du Popol Vuh.