Sacred Toads
![The lowly toad enjoys a place of honor in Mayan culture](https://www.revuemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/02-f01-toad-Bufo_valliceps_007-400x280.jpg)
In the Popol Vuh a toad is one of the messengers of the gods of Xibalba. The message starts in the belly of a louse, which is swallowed by a toad. The toad is swallowed by a snake. The snake is picked up by a falcon or hawk and delivers the message of the gods to the Hero Twins.
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