maya

Meanings

• noun

  1. An ancient Mayan civilization that flourished in Mesoamerica from 2000 BCE to 1500 CE.

  - "The Maya civilization is known for its advanced mathematical and astronomical knowledge."
  - "Many Mayan ruins, such as Chichen Itza, are popular tourist destinations."

• noun

  2. A term used in Hinduism and Buddhism for the illusion or appearance that conceals the true nature of reality.

  - "The concept of Maya is central to the teachings of the Upanishads."
  - "According to Hindu philosophy, the world is an illusion created by Maya."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with maya
aya , aya , mayo , raya

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Variants

List of all variants of maya that leads to same result
maya , mayas , Maya , Mayas , Angelou , Maya Angelou , Lin , Maya Lin , Maya Ying Lin

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Etymology

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1. Derived from the ancient Mayan language, the exact meaning is uncertain. 2. Derived from the Sanskrit word 'māyā' meaning illusion or magic.

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Trivia

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1. The Maya civilization is the longest continuous civilization in the Americas.

2. The concept of Maya in Hinduism and Buddhism is also known as 'Maya Shakti' or 'Illusionary Power'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Mayan language: A group of related languages spoken by the Maya people in Central America.

2. Mayan art: A style of art characterized by intricate carvings, stucco reliefs, and vibrant colors.

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Culture

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The Maya civilization is known for its advanced achievements in art, architecture, mathematics, astronomy, and writing. The concept of Maya in Hinduism and Buddhism is used to describe the illusion or appearance that conceals the true nature of reality.

How to Memorize "maya"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the ancient ruins of the Maya civilization.
   - Imagine intricate carvings and vibrant colors in Mayan art.
   - Think of the concept of illusion or appearance in Hinduism and Buddhism.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the Maya civilization with advanced achievements in art, architecture, mathematics, astronomy, and writing.
   - Connect the concept of Maya in Hinduism and Buddhism with the illusion or appearance that conceals the true nature of reality.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym M-A-Y-A to remember the Mayan civilization's achievements in Mathematics, Astronomy, Art, and Architecture.
   - Remember the concept of Maya in Hinduism and Buddhism as the M-word for illusion or magic.

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