Happy Halloween! Today we're going to dive into the myth of the Mayan Hero Twins and their spread across the Americas. It's a special, story driven Halloween episode. Sit back, get some  Halloween candy, and enjoy the show.

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Books and Articles used  for Research are as  follows: 
- "Aztec and Maya Myths" by Karl A. Taube
- "Maya History and Religion" by J. Eric S. Thompson
- "The Hero Twins: Myth and Image"by Michael  Coe
- "Maya Hieroglyphic Writing: An Introduction" by J. Eric S. Thompson
- "Maya Hieroglyphic Codices" by S. D.  Coe
- "Mimbres Pottery: Ancient Art of the American Southwest: Essays" by J.J. Brody, Steven Le Blanc, and Catherine J. Scott