Posted on March 7, 2026 by David L. Smith
That which happened in the past, the future will bring Prophecy was a prominent feature in all the known ancient cultures. Feeling at the mercy of the gods who represented the forces of nature, complex societies needed a way to understand their behavior so they could brace themselves for the next god-made flood, drought or other catastrophe and hope the gods would yield to the petitions and bargaining sacrifices of their kings and holy men. Maya kings established order by relying on observations of the motions of the sun, moon and other… Read More
Posted on December 14, 2022 by David L. Smith
My fascination with everything Maya has its roots in their religion, belief systems, works of art and iconography. On a separate but related track, the more fundamental current in my life is the integration of science and spirituality. For many years I have maintained several large databases in the areas of the formal and social sciences and spirituality. Wanting to share the intelligence, insight, wonder and wisdom they contain, I invite you to visit my new blog. Love and Light Greetings Inspirational insights in science and spirituality provide pathways to human and… Read More
Ancient Maya Cultural Traits 