An alux (Mayan: [aˈluʃ], plural: aluxo'ob [aluʃoˀːb]) is a type of sprite or spirit in the mythological tradition of certain Maya peoples from the Yucatán Peninsula, Belize and Guatemala, also called Chanekeh or Chaneque by the Nahuatl people.

Apr 1, 2022 · In Mexico specifically, lives a Maya legend about “ little people ” that has been passed down for centuries. This legend is of the Alux, a kind of spiritual little person that causes mayhem, mischief, and destruction wherever it goes. Aluxes are believed to live somewhere around the Yucatan peninsula.

Apr 3, 2023 · The alux or alux’Ob (forest genie, goblin or millennial dwarf) is part of Maya mythology, inhabiting the jungle regions of Guatemala, Belize, and Mexico. Representations of them can be found in temples such as Yaxchilán in Chiapas and Nohoch Mul in …

Mar 10, 2024 · Each fantastic creature is part of the Mexican folklore so varied, curious and enigmatic. Below, I will tell you about the 10 main mythical creatures of México. Alux or alux’Ob comes from the maya culture that developed in Mexico, Guatemala and Belize in which they were considered nature caretakers.

Aug 31, 2023 · The Maya alux or aluxo’ob, sometimes referred to by the Spanish word duendes (elves), are a type of small humanoid spirit or creature reputedly found all over the Maya region. They do not have a fixed appearance, and are reputedly invisible unless they choose to reveal themselves to humans.

Feb 28, 2023 · In a tweet, López Obrador posted a picture he claimed was an alux, a mythical creature rooted in traditional Mayan culture, similar to an elf or a goblin. In the photo, the glowing eyes and what might be the hair of the creature were captured in a purported night scene.

Apr 10, 2017 · In Mexico we also see a tradition of powerful, nearly invisible, small-statured, human-like creatures, in two areas. We see what is called the Alux – or plural, Aluxob – in the Maya heartland, encompassing the Yucatan Peninsula and modern-day Mexican states of Chiapas and Tabasco.

Jun 8, 2016 · Similar to Irish leprechauns or European gnomes and fairies, Aluxes (pronounced ah-loosh-es) are mysterious and mythical creatures in the Maya culture. Born in a ceremony conducted by a Maya priest, aluxes are believed to protect their owners and their owners´property.

Nov 12, 2012 · One of the most well-known Mayan myths from the Yucatan is the "alux" (in Mayan, the "x" is pronounced similar to an "sh", creating this word that sounds like "ah-loosh"). Aluxes are rumored to live in the jungles of the Yucatan, including the Riviera Maya.