Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
In Mayan belief, the supernatural realm inhabited by spiritual beings and ancestors, accessible through ritual practices and depicted in religious imagery.
AP course connection
Topic 5.4: 5.4 Theories and Interpretations of Indigenous American Art