TED-Ed: The twins who tricked the Maya gods of death | Ilan Stavans

The story follows two generations of twins who face challenges from the Lords of the underworld. The first set of twins is killed, but their legacy continues through their sons, who are also challenged by the underworld. The new twins face various trials, using clever tactics to survive and eventually defeat the Lords, ending their reign of terror over humans.

What event led to the challenge between the twins and the Lords of the underworld?

What was the significance of the torch that the twins were given in the House of Darkness?

Describe how the twins managed to survive the House of Darkness.

What trick did the twins perform to defeat the Lords at the end of the story?

How did the twins' actions change the power dynamics between the Lords and the surface world?