"Quetzalcoatl," the most iconic representation of this deity, is found on several friezes of ceremonial temples. Its meaning in the Mayan language also means "feathered serpent."

The head of the "feathered serpent," constructed of stone and with its clearly ornate, caricature-like features, is known in Mayan mythology as "Quetzalcoatl." The most iconic representation of this deity is located at the base of the northern staircase of the Temple of Kukulkan, built in Chichén Itzá in the 12th century. Its meaning in the Mayan language also means "feathered serpent." In Mayan mythology, he is known as a "civilizing deity" due to having gifted the sacred solar agricultural calendar to the people of this advanced pre-Columbian culture, for whom the change of seasons was fundamental in order to know when the planting season began. 

But the Mayans not only represented the head of the "feathered serpent"; the body is also integrated into the architectural design of the Temple of Kukulkan. It can even be seen snaking thanks to the pyramidal geometric shape of the astrological sanctuary. Its facades are so aligned with the solar path on the celestial dome that, precisely on each equinox, the day spring begins in the northern hemisphere of the Earth, in the west of March 20th, a kinetic effect of light and shadow can be observed, specifically on the north staircase, formed by seven inverted triangles. 

These triangles represent the serpentine and sinuous corporeal entity of "Quetzalcoatl," descending from the sky to the base of the temple, signaling to the Mayans that the time to sow had arrived. But "Quetzalcoatl" wasn't just the trending topic that brought everyone together to begin weeding, because the time for sowing had arrived. A specific day on their calendar also brought them together as spectators who had waited a whole year to see in real time the first figurative animated sequence of all time, with a metaphorical content that everyone understood in the same sense: "Show Time."

Kukulkán_ Maya Multimedia Spectacle

Hyperbolic Essay (1):
History of Caricature
Tiny "Overloaded Portraits"

Written by: J. P. Morles
Taken from the book Caricature, History, Format, and Digital Transition with AI

In Mesoamerica, the "colossal heads" found in Yucatán, Mexico, present another relevant manifestation of what we interpret as a "journalistic cartoon," and specifically, nothing less than an "editorial cartoon." Their exaggerated features, prominent lips and noses, and the detail of the crossed eyes remind us, and in our opinion allude to, modern caricatures, and lead us to wonder if the Olmecs also used humor in their stone representations.


Mesoamerican Caricature_ The Overcharged Portraits of Olmec Heads

Orinoco Petroglifos_ Ancient River Art as a Social Network

Home security Cameras: Impact in the Unites States 

Home Security Cameras_ Impact in the United States

The debate between tangible and digital media reaches early childhood: What do experts choose? Paper books or screens? Science answers what's best for children.

In a technical report, supported by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) policy statement on literacy promotion, it argues that promoting early literacy is an essential component of primary pediatric care practice. Furthermore, within a set of recommendations, this union statement establishes the fundamental importance of reading to children, even from birth, as a way to build positive and enriching interactions based on the language parents and caregivers use in storytelling and children's stories.









Tangible Books vs_ Technology_ Early Childhood Learning

El mercado inmobiliario estadounidense en 2025 se encuentra en una encrucijada: experimenta una moderación en el crecimiento de los precios tras el auge de la pandemia, pero aún enfrenta importantes desafíos de asequibilidad impulsados ​​por tasas de interés persistentemente altas y una oferta de vivienda que, si bien está mejorando, sigue siendo limitada. Esta situación presenta un panorama complejo con marcadas diferencias regionales: algunos mercados continúan su auge mientras que otros experimentan una desaceleración o incluso caídas de precios. Comprender estas dinámicas es crucial para compradores, vendedores y profesionales del sector que buscan prosperar en este entorno en constante evolución.
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US Real Estate in 2025_ Affordability and Regional Dynamics

Smartphones Redefine Travel Storytelling
Los Travel Youtubers Vs la vieja escuela de hacer televisión 

Múltiples fuentes exploran el panorama de YouTube en 2025, destacando la creciente importancia de la plataforma para los creadores de contenido en comparación con otras redes sociales. Un enfoque principal es la analítica de YouTube, con un curso completo que detalla la interfaz de YouTube Studio, métricas clave como impresiones, tasa de clics, retención de audiencia, fuentes de tráfico e ingresos, y la distinción entre usuarios nuevos y recurrentes. Varios artículos y una discusión en Reddit enfatizan la necesidad de miniaturas y títulos atractivos para aumentar las vistas, aunque reconocen la presión por el sensacionalismo. La democratización de la tecnología, impulsada por herramientas asequibles como teléfonos inteligentes, ha redefinido la narración de viajes al permitir a los creadores individuales llegar a audiencias globales y generar ingresos, lo que obliga a la industria turística tradicional a adaptarse al marketing de influencers. Finalmente, se subraya la importancia de la calidad y consistencia del contenido, la optimización del canal, el aprovechamiento de YouTube Shorts y otras redes sociales para la promoción, y el monitoreo de métricas para un crecimiento sostenible en la plataforma.

Smartphones Redefine Travel Storytelling

Los Medias Rojas de Boston ganaron el primer juego de la Serie de Campeonato contra los Yankees el 17 de octubre de 2004. Este fue el primero de los cuatro partidos que ganaron consecutivamente para remontar una desventaja de \(0-3\) en la serie y avanzar a la Serie Mundial. Este hecho histórico sirvió de inspiración para el Capítulo VII de la Novela "Insights a la zaga de un viaje apresurado".

Kukulkán_ Maya Multimedia Spectacle

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