THE SUBJECT IS WORLD LITERATURE I
In 2-3 well-developed paragraphs discuss the topic listed below. After you have posted your discussion, respond in detail to the Discussion Topic posts of at least two other classmates.
Discuss the journey the Hero Twins make to Xibalba. What does having Hero Twins instead of an individual hero suggest about the Mayan worldview? Which of their challenges do you think is the most difficult to overcome, and why? Finally, what aspects of the Twins’ journey remind you of quests and battles faced by other heroes we have studied?