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S7E2 - Me Oh Maya: The Lords of Xibalba vs The Hero Twins

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The Maya's Plan to Kill the Twins

The Maya underworld was called Shibelba or the place of fright. It could be accessed by Cenotes, which are special caves only found in this area. Hoonapu and Shibelanke were playing a popular game throughout much of Mesoamerica. Loud enough to annoy the gods of the underworld.

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