The Popol Vuh (Book of the Community) is a Mayan sacred text compiled around the middle of the 16th century by the K'iche' people in what is now Guatemala. This text gives an account of the creation of the universe and all living things, including humans and the K'iche' themselves.
Lewis Spence (25 November 1874 – 3 March 1955) was a Scottish historian, folklorist, and prolific author known for his work on mythology, folklore, ancient civilizations, and the occult. He made significant contributions to the understanding of various historical and cultural subjects.