Aluxes
- Recently, Mexico President claimed a blurry, dark photo of a tree at night showed a figure from Mayan mythology as ‘alux’.
- According to Mayan mythology, aluxes are small, mischievous creatures that inhabit forests and fields and play tricks on people, like hiding things. It is said that some people leave small offerings to appease them.
- As per the legends, shelter-like structures were built for aluxes when construction works were undertaken in the area.
- It was believed these shelters would attract the creatures, who would then help ward off any hindrances and help work proceed ....
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