Popul Vuh - Reader Response

After reading Popol Vuh, I found myself more connected and interested in the text contrary to my first judgment of the story.  I never thought I would be able to engage myself into mythology, let alone Mayan mythology.  I was able to learn the concept of circular time used by the Mayans which truly differs from linear time in which I live my life, allowing me to further understand the ideas and concepts inside the story.  But once I read Popol Vuh, I realized I truly enjoyed the context and overall message the story has to offer.  The beginning of the story reminds me of some of the creation stories found in the Bible.  I am familiar with the Bible, but don't no it word for word.  Throughout the beginning, the Christian Bible seems relevant and relatable.  In Chapters 1-2, the Mayan creator Gods are like the Christian God, both creating the Earth and inhabiting it.  In Chapter 3 when the great flood kills the wooden people, it quickly reminds me of the Christian story of Noah's Arc.  When reading Chapters 4-5 about the God who possesses the evil quality of vain which is looked down upon by Mayan civilization, surprisingly my mom comes to mind.  I was always taught to never flaunt the things you are blessed with and to always be humble and not prideful; opposite of vanity.  Once again, the Christian faith is relatable because one of the seven deadly sins is vain.  In the end, my family values seem to be on the same page as the values of Mayan civilization!  Popol Vuh was a successful and enjoyable first exposure to Mayan mythology.