mage. Modern pilgrimages unite people of different cultures for economic and religious exchanges and function in much the same way as the journey of the Popul Vuhs Hero Twins. Such features include: abandonment of everyday life; a liminal experience; and the return to natural life with a memento of the journey and a story to tell (Fash). It is important to note that modern ceremonial processions always move counterclockwiserepresenting a journey back in timejust as time is written in historical documents such as Altar Q at Copn and the codexes.Other religious practices that resulted from the blending of ancient Mesoamerican and Catholic cultures in the diversity of colonial life include: the construction of churches and cathedrals on or near ancient temple sites; the ritual use of a fermented drink in spiritual practices (pulque and wine); public worship; incense; bundle cults; and many other "little traditions" (Carmack 304).Myriad syncretic spiritual forms evolved during the era of colonial Mesoamerica, expressing both public devotional practices and private household rituals that many times were veiled from Church scrutiny (Carmack 308). These rituals, born in indigenous culture and adapted to the drastically changed socio-economic and political landscape of colonial life, represent some of the few remaining links to the regions spiritual and historical past. ...
