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When the
original thirteen baktuns were created, a war was waged which
caused the country to cease to exist. Little by little, however,
our enemies came to hear the prophecies of Ahau; but finally
even the hope of hearing Ahau is brought to an end because of
the words of opposition. When the need arises for the high
authority at the head of the mat to safeguard our children, then
we will feel deeply the tragedy of being captives in war; also
when we are ordered to obey... And when over the dark sea I
shall be lifted up in a chalice of fire, to that generation
there will come the day of withered fruit.
The face of the sun will
be extinguished because of the great tempest. Then finally
ornaments shall descend in heaps. There will be good gifts for
one and all, as well as land, from the Great Spirit wherever
they shall settle down. Presently Baktun thirteen shall come
sailing, figuratively speaking, bringing the ornaments of which
I have spoken, from your ancestors. Then the god will come to
visit his little cones. Perhaps After Death will be the subject
of his discourse. |
