Sisimito II - Xibalba

Molly Cervantez and Sergeant Eutimio (Stephen) Chiac are once again hurled into the dangerous and mysterious world of Sisimito (Mahanamatz), the Cockscomb Basin, and the Maya Mountains, Belize. As Eutimio tries to rescue Molly from the dreaded Sisimito, he enters the darkness and evil wonder of the Maya Underworld and has to use the wit and cunning of the Hero Twins, the gods Hunahpu and Xbalanque, if he is to escape the City of Xibalba and the Death Gods, and continue his mission to save his future wife, Molly

Molly Cervantez and Sergeant Eutimio (Stephen) Chiac are once again hurled into the dangerous and mysterious world of Sisimito (Mahanamatz), the Cockscomb Basin, and the Maya Mountains, Belize. As Eutimio tries to rescue Molly from the dreaded Sisimito, he enters the darkness and evil wonder of the Maya Underworld and has to use the wit and cunning of the Hero Twins, the gods Hunahpu and Xbalanque, if he is to escape the City of Xibalba and the Death Gods, and continue his mission to save his future wife, Molly. He has to survive many trials including those of the six houses of the Cavern of Trials: Dark House, Rattling or Cold House, the House of Bats, Jaguar House, Razor House, and Hot House. Then he must escape Xibalba through the dreaded River of Scorpions in order to return to the Surface world, U Wach Ulew.

 

Sisimito II - Xibalba continues the great adventure began in Sisimito I - Ox Witz Ha.  The book has 596 pages, 14 illustrations, and 445 notes that provide further details of Maya names, incidents, cities, rulers, gods, etc.  Like its predecessor, most of the information in the book is based on authentic Maya Mythology and History. The Foreword gives information on the Maya military, weapons, Xibalba and the Underworld, the ballgame Pitz, Sisimito (Mahanamatz), and provides a list of Maya phrases and words, those often used, along with their meanings. The Appendix gives descriptions of the Maya Gods, brief descriptions of the Belize Folklore creatures, and a complete list of Kriol, Maya, and Spanish words and their meanings as used. Sisimito II - Xibalba will allow you to live within the wonders and dangers of the great Maya Empire, an unforgettable experience.

Dr. Henry W. Anderson was born in Dangriga, Belize. He received his medical degree, MBBS, from the University of the West Indies, Jamaica. After medical internship in Nassau, The Bahamas, he returned home to practice where he had his Private Practice Clinic for over twenty years. He also served as District Medical Officer for the Stann Creek District. He has served Belize in other ways. He served as a soldier in the British Honduras Volunteer Guard. In politics, he contested both municipal and general elections. As a diplomat, he was stationed in Washington D.C. and in Guatemala City. He has been nominated to several Boards and is a Justice of the Peace, and was Chairman of the Board of Governors, Stann Creek Ecumenical High School. Three of Dr. Anderson's works have been published in Belize. They are The Son of Kinich, a volume of poetry; The Eddy, a collection of short stories; Ode to the One-Eyed Lady, a novel about a hurricane approaching Belize. Recently published, both as printed and E-books, are Sisimito, Christ Son Of Man - The Voyage to Araboth II, Sisimito II – Xibalba, and Sisimito III - Topoxte. A second edition of Sisimito is titled Sisimito I - Ox Witz Ha and is the first book of the Sisimito Series. There are very few changes from Sisimito. The late Ambassador Edward A. Laing wrote: "Mastery over form and catholic technique are staples in this poet's work, which is very accessible". Belizean writer Emory King contributed: "Your poems indicate a depth of thought and a way with words that is rare in this age of sound-bytes and digest opinions". The Reporter Press stated: "Every now and then, a Belizean writer produces a cerebral work that is so intellectually stimulating that it leaves one staring beyond the book and into space". Minister of Education, C. B. Hyde wrote on Ode to the One-Eyed Lady: "I have come to the conclusion that this is a great book, not because it is enjoyable and easy to read, although it is, but it is, perhaps, the best book ever written on the subject with which it deals". Dr. Anderson was the first medical student to be awarded the 'Use of English Prize' at the University of the West Indies. Dr. Anderson is married to Stephanie, née Gegg-Grange. They have four children, fourteen grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Presently, they reside in Minnesota, U.S.A.