The myth of the moon goddess - Cynthia Fay Davis

[@TheMcKenzieHaus]

Imagine thousands of years ago, Mayan parents telling this story to their daughters as a warning to never go back to an abuser. That’s so wild.

[@sociallyveee]

The power it has is beautiful I will share this with my children too even tho I'm not from the culture I'd like to give them teachings from all cultures across the world

[@maiyukinoshita2458]

Gonna shares this story too

[@Maya-lk6yo]

Omg and ….man Havent changed ,like no Evolution in jalousy&violence lol

[@memyselfandi8544]

Imagine worshipping Satan and never knowing it until you get to heaven. People don’t even know where they get the names of the days of the week, such as Sun (god) day and Moon (god) day. Thursday comes from Thor aka Tammuz. Who’s birthday upon you celebrate Christmas, which FYI has nothing to do with Jesus.

[@spicepilled]

@@memyselfandi8544 some of us aren’t christian and simply don’t care

[@snakecharmer109]

The art style and graphics of this video are so beautiful! Good to see more Mesoamerican myths!

[@ultimatebishoujo29]

I know right?

[@HeavenlyBrujo]

This i's a Mayan myth

[@snakecharmer109]

@@HeavenlyBrujo We know that. Mayans are Mesoamerican.

[@igd1315]

Is that you zendrick

[@yulypico8983]

@@ultimatebishoujo29 q

[@Marsfi16]

Ladies, don't get back with your abusers. It doesn't matter how much they beg, cry and swear they have changed. I know it's mithology but it does happen way too often in real life. By the way, I'm from El Salvador, one of the countries inhabited by Mayas and so nice to see these stories on TED! Keep up the good work!

[@f.t633]

i agree!!! also i love that your profile picture is that of a moon. i like to think that its the moon goddess giving us wisdom. so cute💕🌕

[@firstname405]

Good advice, Mars. Sometimes you can feel trapped, but there are resources to help you break free from abusers.

[@suga_latte9306]

good advice!

[@omicronlion]

We're MAYAS not MayaNs 😌✨

[@kevinlane1219]

Thank you for clarifying.

[@ThitutUhthalye]

This has to be of the most “human” of all the gods’ relation I’ve ever heard of.

[@etherealbladerx8153]

Eck Ikr 🤣🤣

[@uncanny3637]

Then you looked at the train wreck Greek mythology is.

[@isaipan1113]

@@uncanny3637 become a rain to have affair with other women and turn them into cows, I must agree Greek myth is crazy.

[@hallooos7585]

@@isaipan1113 Yup Zeus turning into things and f everything that moves sounds like a hent story…

[@kindred8359]

Hent storyline 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@themicoism]

What I love about moon myths is that they always portray the sun and moon as lovers that eventually hated each other.

[@luisandrade2254]

In Greece they were twins

[@тито-к9в]

@Luis Andrade yea in Haudenosaunee cultures it’s different too, with the moon being referred to as Grandmother and the sun being Elder Brother

[@erika.s]

In Philippines (Pangasinan) they are brother and sister.

[@kathleenwoods8416]

lets just say that from the perspective of earth the sun and moon are very close.

[@aparnashandilya4629]

in Hinduism they are two seperate male god 😅 who have nothing to do with each other

[@Catatonica]

I feel so bad for the vulture king, like, imagine if your new wife that you love and cherish just disappears one day and you never see her again

[@aabe1189]

AAAH, I LOVE YOUR PROFILE PICTURE. :D

[@PANDA1000RUL3]

Right! I need know his story now

[@Saint.3.3.3]

He’ll be fine. He’s not the important takeaway

[@thestarspark2288]

That's who you feel sorry for? How about the goddess who was abused?

[@PANDA1000RUL3]

@@thestarspark2288 dude...ppl like you annoying. Of course we feel bad for her and that she shouldn't have to go through that but we can also feel bad for the vulture king too. The Goddess got her good end but we're curious about the king as well.

[@xillegal_alienx1140]

YES! ANOTHER MESOAMERICAN MYTH VIDEO! as an Indigenous Mexican, I Always Love these. The Animation, Art and Colors are Absolutely Beautiful! Thank You for making this TED-Ed! Beautiful Work as Always!

[@michellevdheever7619]

Is meso-American a geographic term? What's the pc term for the people whose music features in this video? 🇿🇦 Intrigued South African 🙋‍♀️

[@Jlc-ljc]

@@michellevdheever7619 meso America just mean table that's because when euro came they just saw alot of mountains look like tables. But that area includes mexcio and center American counties. However we would reference ourselfs as turtle nation. During the ancient times

[@Jlc-ljc]

No you mean navite American and not indigenous Mexican

[@michellevdheever7619]

@@Jlc-ljc Oh, that's interesting; I didn't know that at all. So, is the Native American music actually out of place, i.e. not reflective of the Indigenous Mexican culture?

[@runjennierun07]

@@michellevdheever7619 Dont listen to them, theyre saying nonsense. Mesoamerica is Greek for Middle America, which includes northern Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala, Belize, and central to southern mexico. Native American is the term that is commonly used for indigenous people of the USA, like how First Nations is the term for the indigenous people of Canada, though Native American can be used for all indigenous peoples of the Americas

[@sarahcunha7607]

"Hey grandpa, can I have that bird?" "Yeah sure just gimme a sec" *Hits it with a blow dart* "NONO NOT LIKE THAT"

[@madelinekusuma4009]

well at the end of the day, he deserves it tho

[@mercytanchiying]

HAHAHA

[@cheesehater1417]

Actually, he’s her grandfather

[@sarahcunha7607]

@@cheesehater1417 thanks, I didn't spot that

[@cheesehater1417]

@@sarahcunha7607 np!

[@masodemic4509]

Let's also give props to the Mayans for depicting the god of VULTURES as kind and fun-loving. Vultures are crucial to our ecosystem and it's thanks to them that the Earth isn't littered with rotting carcasses.

[@DLCS-2]

Thats why i am most happy for this story.

[@ArtemisiaTodd]

The art style is fabulous and the voice is so clear and nice! A wonderful job as always!!

[@maxhill9254]

+1

[@beatriceretops]

The art is spectacular

[@hunnitbaehunnitbae8804]

How Ixchel's light was dimmed reminds me of the story of Mayari and Apolaki, the Filipino deities of the moon and sun respectively. In this version of the myth, the siblings fought over who would rule the sky. Apolaki struck Mayari so hard that one of her eyes popped out, dimming her light. Regretting what he did, Apolaki agreed to rule the sky with his sister.

[@samaraquililan2764]

i wish ted ed would feature filipino myths too!

[@dunkey759]

@@samaraquililan2764 agreed, i love moon myths from all around the world, mostly filipino culture, i think it's a very interesting country

[@krizhiel6376]

the whole myths across the philippines is so fascinating its sad to hear only few know of it, it would be really great if ted-ed features some of it

[@awesomeeliam7882]

@@krizhiel6376 Precisely. I mean, I'm Filipino, and I've never heard of that. All I know is that the first humans came from a plant according to a certain creation myth, and even then, I don't know much about it other than the man was named "Matapang (strong)" and the girl was named "Maganda (beautiful)".

[@dannahmoorebonggolto1758]

@@awesomeeliam7882 buong buhay ko akala ko si Makisig at Maganda yun :>

[@pixeldragon2435]

So beautiful, the story, the animation, Ixchel herself, everything. What a wonderful post for national women’s day! I love hearing mesoamerican myths, thank you Ted Ed

[@enki_guate]

As a boy grown up in Guatemala, a country that is heir of Mayan culture, listeting to this Mayan story about Ixchel is just gorgeos amd amazing. Thank you for remind us what wonderful myths are, cos they are as mirrors for our ancestors cultural and way to see life.

[@Elena-ly9my]

Ix Chel is easily one of my favorite goddesses, and has been since I was a kid. There's an important bit that this retelling left out! In addition to typical 'moon goddess' stuff (being a goddess of healing, and fertility) Ix Chel is also supposed to be a fierce defender of women. Those who are dealing with an abusive spouse/partner are supposed to be able to turn to her for protection, and she defends women and children with an unwavering fierceness. Absolutely, indescribably pleased to see her story here!!! I love it when you guys post myths from Mesoamerica!

[@l.n.3372]

Great art, great morals, and great lessons to learn from this mythology. At the start, I was wondering if it would turn out nicely, given that it seemed like a much nicer version of the Zeus and Hera story (where Zeus transformed himself into a bird to trick Hera into falling in love with him). But it's actually a great moral cautionary tale about how you shouldn't get back together with an abuser. I wasn't expecting such an important lesson in this myth but I was pleasantly surprised!

[@irfanismail3652]

Chinese goddess rabbit mayan not greek god

[@tekuaniaakab2050]

Love the detail of her holding the rabbit of the moon. Great work as always.

[@ultimatebishoujo29]

I know right?

[@DreamDaddie]

I love these old mythological stories. I’d like to see more

[@Letiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii]

4:12 its a small detail, but I appreciate the animators giving Ix Chel a nose thats more common with indigenous people! her side profile is very lovely~ my big nose and i thank you 😊😂❤

[@50paa41]

As someone who's partly Mayan, its amazing to see stories from my culture on the internet! Thank you ted ed!!

[@bharathia27]

It has been 10 years?! Awesome... It's one of the best channels providing quality content freely.. I'll never miss a video.. So informative.. Keep it up 🤗

[@alkasaket379]

Ted-ed never ceases to come up with amazing animation and music which just fits perfectly with it!!!!

[@ivicamilica]

The art style of this episode is gorgeous

[@matthewstanulet1441]

“My first girlfriend turned into the moon” -Sokka

[@videogollumer]

"That's rough, buddy" -Zuko

[@SapphireTillIvan]

Looking for this comment and Im not disappointed

[@miles_quartz]

oh my goodness the artists really blew me away, this art style was PERFECT for this story!! ugh i adored this, the colors are sooo pretty. i'm going to rewatch this over and over again!

[@Ignorance-is-a-tool]

Beautiful story. Loved it better than I love most other stories on this channel.

[@fr33f4l4st1ne]

what a sad, touching, and relatable story. I really admire Ix Chel. And wow, this art work and music is just beautiful! thank you all very much for the video.

[@eunoiamoon]

Maya, the moon goddess was powerful but, she went back to the Sun God who abused her and mistreated her whenever he desired. This incredible story teaches us, that is, women that we have enough strenghth and power and it is not necessary at all to live with abusers who do not understand our value. It is rather better to have somebody who understands our value and treats us correctly as a partner. Life is a huge journey. During this time, we will obviously come across various people, good and bad, but we must learn to pick out the good ones from the lot. As always, the colour, animation and the beautiful explaination deserves a round of applause! Even if I am not related to the country of orgin of this story or myth, I still learnt something in a pleasurable manner. ❤

[@ayrazee]

She is so beautiful and so is the Animation!

[@TreeHairedGingerAle]

Major Isabella Madrigal vibes gorgeous gorgeous

[@lam316]

Coming from Guatemala (the heart of the Mayan world), I've never heard a more beautiful retelling of Ixchel's story. Thank u!

[@renmir4374]

Hello there ✨a question, do you know which is the written source of this specific Ted version?? Every time I look for Ixchel's story I find a very different tale. I've never found this one of the controlling grandfather and the abusive husband. That makes me a bit suspicious about its veracity, that's why I'm asking :)

[@shiwalikaushal9718]

"Mom why moon comes only at night? " Mom: i have just the right story for that

[@xerindavisx]

“the variations, speak to what people value and how they see themselves in their mythological heroes” beautiful

[@mathieuchangeux7840]

This is the most beautiful and relatable religious/cultural myth ever and also amazing video!!!

[@muak_kuak]

this art-style and animation makes my artist brain happy. thank you ted-ed

[@nikhilpranav6915]

Consistent, educational, unbiased, and just high quality content is what is expected and delivered from Ted-Ed.

[@andystartswitha5270]

thank you so much for this beautiful narration and animation in the telling of ix chel. i really admired your correct use of “maya” instead of “mayan” and how you included maya women today so people understand that our culture still lives and our people transcend modern day borders regardless if the country is guatemala, mexico, belize, honduras, or el salvador. i’m maya k’iche’ so i enjoyed seeing the huipils worn by the maya in the guatemalan highlands at the end as well as the traje típico of maya yucatecas in the mexican state of yucatán. maya culture is diverse and not a monolith and we speak over 25 different languages :)

[@alkasaket379]

I want more such Wondrous Mayan Myths!!!

[@chaido]

I've watched a lot of these TED-Ed animations but, hot damn, the art in this one is on a whole 'nother level. My jaw dropped at the profile of Ix Chel at the end

[@ClovisRue]

This myth/story video by far is my favorite in terms of art style and story! It's so beautiful!!! :D

[@jackie5350]

Lord my eyes, ears, and soul were blessed once again by the amazing Ted-Ed!

[@--Paws--]

It seems in most myths the sun and the moon are always in a sort of conflict.

[@huskykinoyumi6535]

Heat and cold oppostion

[@atrudokht]

Somehow I always prefer the moon than the sun, perhaps because of my zodiac which is under moon's jurisdiction

[@dunkey759]

@@atrudokht me too. I dont really believe in zodiac signs, but mine is too, and regardless of that, the moon has always given off a very calm and forgiving aura, similar to the goddess!

[@PetraYlenius]

This was absolutely gorgeous, the colour scheme of the video is brilliant and the characters are beautiful

[@BedEmam]

The story and the art style were Amazing to watch. Such a beautiful conclusion as well

[@barquelavender]

This art is STUNNING.

[@maryamkhawar9120]

This is one of my favorite videos of all time thank you

[@StarBoundFables]

Such a beautiful tale & the message + artwork are incredible too 😃 Thank you for sharing this with us all 🙏🏽🌌

[@adithyasatheesh.m1586]

the animation style is mesmerizing.....the whole video was so interesting .. the way of narration is so soothing

[@eagle_spangled_tricolor2073]

Beautiful art and animation as always

[@sergeyrafirudov]

This is a breathtaking video. Such beautiful art and style. I'd watch a hundred of these back to back.

[@carlosgeonzon7499]

Great myth story in time with the celebration of Women's month.

[@botmexicanpatriot]

I LOOOOVE the yucateco huipil art because it's so accurate and really looks like what a yucateco lady would use, and to be honest when i saw the gold earring made me smile, it really reminds me of my grandma who still uses her traditional vest to this day :D

[@orchidvity4748]

I love mayan mythology I'm so glad more visual vids are being made about it :)

[@renmir4374]

Hello there ✨a question, do you know which is the written source of this specific Ted version?? Every time I look for Ixchel's story I find a very different tale. I've never found this one of the controlling grandfather and the abusive husband. That makes me a bit suspicious about its veracity, that's why I'm asking :)

[@jessesmith-garcia5313]

This story was awesome, especially the ending, great job TED-Ed!

[@cupofdirt2490]

Happy ten years Ted ed 🎉🎉 Thank you for working all this time and making beautiful animations and amazing stories Thank you Ted Ed team 😌

[@Frutigirl2000]

The music is absolutely brilliant!

[@jessical4866]

Wow another night-related weaver goddess who had a forbidden relationship! It’s fascinating to see how some things reoccur across cultures, like from East Asia to Mesopotamia.

[@ThitutUhthalye]

The artwork in this video is absolutely stunning!

[@Native-Kitty]

I loved everything about this. The story and the graphics were wonderful. I wanna know more about the moon goddess now.

[@king_leviathan_]

This is so magical and beautiful, the moon has always inspired me, thank you for this video

[@lily-annbarrett5580]

TED you should totally do a video on Slavic mythology! I don’t see much of Slavic culture anywhere and I think it would be a lovely video. I loved the art style in this one, it was beautiful to watch. I always love the effort put into these videos.

[@AnmolSingh-ro7cq]

Its been 10 years of ted ed Thank you for providing such great videos

[@RAMBO14001]

The art style.. The narrating.. The music.....

[@alarissacamila]

this is the most beautiful story

[@ananaj6310]

Beautiful work, the art is amazing and the story is so well told.

[@agniswar3]

I think this is the only case where someone has depicted the sun and the moon as a couple. In most cases they are either siblings or somehow closely related.

[@skylargrey8016]

In Philippine mythology, the moon goddess Mayari also suffered an injury from his sun god brother, which cause her light to dim. It's nice to see a commonality in the myths

[@lolhead7127]

Congrats and thanks for these 10 years

[@SariaSchala]

I read this story first in a book all about goddesses. So empowering.

[@mcwooshie3886]

I love ted ed so much, I love when we watch it in class!

[@shveta9334]

Oh i love these informative yet too good to be true videos. Keep up Ted Ed. 🌙

[@pazidawson2178]

Great video! and great visuals as well! thank you!

[@camiloiribarren1450]

This is amazing! I love learning about more myths and congratulations on your 10th anniversary!!

[@tiffanytheAvocado]

This animation style is top notch! Pls make more vids with this style!

[@brokensymphony]

Ohhh, I thought it was the Japanese version. Loved this one as well

[@scottabernethy100]

In Japanese mythology they are siblings, along with their storm god brother Susano-o, and the genders are reversed Ameterasu is the Sun goddess and Tsukuyoumi is the Moon god.

[@JiberishMCUTUBE]

the art in this was gorgeous!! the best yet!!!

[@natalyasara7903]

This is so beautiful and something I relate to ✨✨

[@jsjsjsjjs5314]

Same

[@streatymcmeaty8962]

The style of this is so beautiful!

[@dragonfury1565]

Moon Godess’ Grandfather: Help! My daughter has gone off with a man! Storm God do something! Storm God: k *kills the Moon Godess* Moon Godess’ Grandfather: _surprised pikachu_

[@ItsMe-ox8lm]

What a beautiful story and the animation is on point.

[@RoninMilli]

So honored to be considered A Native To The Americas seeing as I was born in Honduras, am 100% Latina and my ancestors were Mayans. 💕

[@nowelalalalala]

ok TED ed y’all just keep getting better and BETTER! you better come thruuuu with the videos 😮‍💨🔥🔥🔥

[@nowelalalalala]

Animation, narration, music and editing is on point! love your guys hard work, keep it up 💅

[@sunflu]

It’s amazing how it resembles the Chinese folktale of the moon goddess, the legend of chang’e. Chang’e was a waver too, and magpie was involved with that story.

[@yarmayen8729]

This art and storyline is too good

[@lemondrop1334]

this reminds me of princess yue from atla, beautiful art and storytelling as always !!

[@harshkumar763]

Mostly when I watched myths on gods I thought they all were all merciless but your video changed my mind. Thank you.

[@videogollumer]

By "merciless", do you just mean "jerkish"; or do you mean having literally no mercy whatsoever?

[@harshkumar763]

Yes, it is my fault that I couldn't find words for those jerkish gods. Thank you for correcting me.

[@videogollumer]

@@harshkumar763 You're welcome.

[@princessofpazunia]

I really love the stories and animations. Could you please do a video about Pazuzu and his realm? Because his story is fascinating me since day one. 🥰

[@YouGuessIGuess]

What a lovely illustration of a great myth. Awesome stuff!

[@joshuaestrada6042]

I wonder how the Maya would explain the moon and sun appearing at the same time in the sky?

[@tobilandsfried8083]

Eclipse.

[@ZaxorVonSkyler]

They doing the freaky frack!

[@mureithikivuti]

Like all toxic relationships, the one abused always seems to come back for a reason. Only to be brutally reminded why they left

[@ZaxorVonSkyler]

@@mureithikivuti Obviously that doesn't happen every time

[@mureithikivuti]

@@ZaxorVonSkyler Yeah, but it happens enough to be a genuine concern. Plus also it is weird how tempting it is to go back if you ask those that were victims

[@TheBlasiangrrl]

I've watched this video every night before bed since it came out

[@shiningdahlia]

For an instant, I forgot everything about the chaos in the world outside and I just wondered about the fate of Ix Chel. I miss listening stories like this.

[@md.abdussalammymensingh8434]

This animation is mesmerizing!

[@mydearfriend007]

Please also do some stories on Hindu mythology if possible. I think there are many interesting stories in the Hindu mythology that people should get to know.

[@charles___]

No need for Indians are already doing a good job abt it The Myths Ted ed post are the ones that mostly nobody heard about

[@charles___]

@Grease Pencil No it is

[@yumnaamjad2637]

Always so beautiful videos

[@syabilaazri7834]

Out of all story about women turn into the moon, this is one that heard that the women try to run away from from her husband

[@tasnuvatabassum1929]

the background music is soo soothing

[@fortune_roses]

This was interesting ☆ Lovely story

[@razorx6472]

İts so insane that learning so much in only 4 minutes, keep up great work 🔥

[@JayJay-nv2fs]

I just LOVEEEE the art style, who did the visuals for this one?

[@keren.icehand]

Wow! What a beautiful story! And the animation is amazing!👍💜

[@mcorevillo9164]

0:33 Grandfather knew! You should listen to your elders. Also poor Vulture King, he's the only decent person in this story

[@mihowink5099]

So beautiful. Nice job!