Mayan Tic Tac Toe Game - Snakes vs Crocodiles

You'll get a kick out of our handmade Tic-Tac-Toe game, hand-crafted by the artisans in Guatemala of De La Selva. A fun board game to pass quality time. A set of 8 cute animal figurines and a hand-painted board. Makes for an excellent activity on travels and picnics.

Toad: called Bab in Maya. This animal is related with the rituals of water and is considered the messenger of a goddess.

Turtle: The Mayas related this animal with water. For the Mayas, his shell symbolizes the circular shape of the earth, which was used as a musical instrument, and also to reproduce the sound of lightning proceeding the rain.

Bat: called Tzotz in Maya, this nocturnal animal is related with death, sacrifice, and forces of darkness.

Spider: The Mayas related this insect with lxchel: goddess of healthiness at birth, pregnancy, and fertility.

Serpent: called Caani in Maya. The deities of water and earth's fertility are believed to be related to this powerful animal.

Crocodile: In Mayan cosmology, a huge crocodile was holding the earth. The Mayas believed him to be a source of great power.

To the ancient Mayas of Guatemala, each animal represented a feeling, was related to a ritual, or was connected to the environment. Play Mayan Tic-Tac-Toe and learn about what the Mayans believed these animals represented.

• Three board designs available: Toad vs. Turtle, Bat vs. Spider, and Serpent vs Crocodile.
• Each Board Measures 3-1/2” x 3-1/2”, game pieces measure 1/4" - 3/4”.

 Handmade in Guatemala and fair trade imported.