TED-Ed: The myth of the moon goddess | Cynthia Fay Davis

The story follows a moon goddess who becomes a skilled weaver, admired by the sun god. Her possessive grandfather prevents their union, leading the sun god to disguise himself as a hummingbird. After being injured, the moon goddess heals him, and they attempt to escape together. However, the storm god intervenes, and the moon goddess transforms into a crab, only to be killed. Dragonflies revive her, and she marries the sun god. Jealousy arises, leading to her departure with the Vulture King. The sun god apologizes, but his true nature resurfaces, causing the moon goddess to leave permanently. She becomes a symbol of Maya culture, with her story evolving over time.

How did the sun God manage to get close to the moon goddess despite her grandfather's protectiveness?

• He bribed the grandfather.

• He waited until the grandfather was asleep.

• He used a magical spell.

• He disguised himself as a hummingbird.

What event led to the moon goddess's temporary death?

• She was struck by a lightning bolt.

• She was captured by the storm God.

• She fell from a cliff.

• She was poisoned by a rival.

Why did the moon goddess decide to leave the sun God and live with the Vulture King?

• She wanted to explore new lands.

• She was mistreated by the sun God.

• She was seeking revenge against the sun God.

• She was kidnapped by the Vulture King.

What did the moon goddess do after being mistreated by the sun God again?

• She vowed to appear only at night.

• She decided to live alone in the forest.

• She returned to the Vulture King.

• She sought help from the storm God.

How has the story of the moon goddess evolved in Maya culture?

• It was replaced by a new myth.

• It was forgotten over time.

• It became a symbol of Maya culture.

• It merged with the story of the sun God.