The World Tree
The cosmic tree connecting the underworld, earth, and heavens at the center of creation.
The Wacah Chan, the raised-up sky tree, connects the three realms of existence. Its roots reach into Xibalba, its trunk passes through the middle world, and its branches extend into the heavens. The World Tree is the axis around which creation turns.
The great ceiba stands at the center, connecting earth and sky, life and death.
The World Tree concept unifies Mayan cosmology, showing all realms as interconnected.
Classic Maya Inscriptions