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by Micha F. Lindemans

The realm of the dead in Mayan mythology, where the giant Hun Came rules. The steep road that leads to this underworld is very dangerous; there are torrents, it is flanked by abysses, and it is covered with thorns. In this place the evil demons live who dared challenge the gods to combat.