The upper world (sky): It was the abode of the heavenly gods and divine forces

The upper world (sky): It was the abode of the heavenly gods and divine forces. The Mayans believed that the sky was divided into several levels., Each one ruled by deities who influenced human destiny and natural phenomena., like the sun, the moon and the stars. The Middle World (land): This was the plane where humans and other living beings lived.. The land was seen as a sacred space, sustained by the gods and surrounded by influences from both heaven and the underworld. The Mayan ceremonial centers and pyramids were considered connection points between these three levels of the universe.. the underworld (Xibalba): Unlike many other cultures, For the Mayans, the underworld was not simply a place of punishment or suffering., but an integral part of the cosmic cycle. Xibalba, ruled by deities of the underworld, It was a place of challenges and tests, but it was also a crucial stage in the soul's journey after death.. Funerary rituals and offerings to ancestors reflected the importance of this kingdom in Mayan cosmology..