Hero twins (Hunahpú and Xbalanqué)

The Hero Twins, Hunahpú and Xbalanqué, are mythological figures from Maya mythology. They are twin brothers who embody bravery, skill, and the struggle between life and death. Their story involves defeating the lords of the underworld, Xibalba, to restore balance and life to the world. Symbolically, they represent duality, fertility, and the cycle of rebirth. Their adventures highlight themes of perseverance and justice, and their myth explains celestial phenomena like the movements of stars and planets, illustrating important cultural values and spiritual beliefs of the ancient Maya civilization.