Mayan rulers and
nobles were considered half gods, half humans, and also chosen by the
gods themselves to govern, while much of their work was to please and
appease the gods, being like a bridge between the gods Mayas and men. This
made the Maya think that their rulers actually had contact with the
gods and could talk to them, giving a relationship where the Maya and
their gods could ensure their understanding and good relationship. In
other Mesoamerican groups, it was thought that the deities were very
superior and there was no way to contact them, except through sacrifices
and prayers of the monarchs and priests; but the Mayans thought that their monarchs, working for the gods, were in harmony and in order with the deity.
