Morada de dioses. Los componentes anímicos del cuerpo humano entre los mayas clásicos.

The article "Dwelling of gods. The spiritual components of the human body among the classical Maya" by Erik Velásquez García focuses on the concepts and representations of the Classic period of the Maya. The author uses sources such as hieroglyphic inscriptions and classical Maya art to explore the sociocultural construction of the image of the person in Maya culture. The book also addresses the variations in the concepts and functions of the spiritual components of the human body in the modern and contemporary Maya world. The author carries out a multidisciplinary analysis that includes references to codices, historical, archaeological, iconographic, historical linguistics, and ethnographic sources. The text analyzes the concept of "lab" in Maya culture and how it has evolved over time. The presence of European characters in the representations of "lab" among the Tseltales of Cancuc is also mentioned. The author also addresses other concepts such as "o'hlis" and "wahyis" and their importance in Maya cosmology. In addition, topics such as the ritual power of Maya rulers and the use of body paint and attire in ritual activities are discussed. The text talks about the personification baahil rituals and the associated dances in Maya culture. The dance called Ko’Šal, celebrated in Aguacatán, Guatemala, is mentioned, which allows deceased relatives to return to the world of the living once a year. The dancers are adorned with ancient costumes and allow their ancestors to dance in the daylight. Furthermore, the notion of the Maya body as a "text universe" containing the gods o'hlis and wahyis is mentioned. [Extracted from the article]