Decires del Monte
Abstract
This story was created in the ecological context of the Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico. It addresses concerning themes such as hunting, the use of pesticides harmful to bees, and a response to a ecocidal megaproject in the area called by the government “Maya Train.” The story’s goal is to raise awareness among readers about the impact of human actions on other species. It draws inspiration from newspaper articles on the topics covered, incorporating from the Popol Vuh the names of the brothers turned into monkeys, Jun Batz and Jun Chuen, as well as the legend of Teek Paal Kó. The story’s importance lies in the fact that all the species featured are endangered in the region.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Ecocriticism and Environmental Literature
Folklore
Mythology
and Literature Studies
Latin American Literature Analysis
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Revista Géneros, Feminismos y Diversidades.
- Volume
- 3
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 1–10
- Publication date
- 1 February 2026
- Language
- EN