﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Genrated: Sun, 12 Jul 2026 09:45:20 GMT--><rss xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title>Multiverse</title><link>https://sfo.ssl.berkeley.edu/Default.aspx?TabId=708&amp;ctl=rss&amp;mid=2172&amp;galleryid=85&amp;language=en-US</link><atom:link href="https%3a%2f%2fsfo.ssl.berkeley.edu%2fDefault.aspx%3fTabId%3d708%26ctl%3drss%26mid%3d2172%26galleryid%3d85%26language%3den-US" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><description>RSS document</description><item><title><![CDATA[]]></title><link>https://sfo.ssl.berkeley.edu/Calendar-in-the-Sky/Images/Photos/Places/Chichen-Itza/emodule/2172/eitem/619</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://sfo.ssl.berkeley.edu/Portals/0/EasyGalleryImages/24/85/1104a_jaguars.jpg" length="1639589"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[A similar construction to the Platform of Venus but just to its east is the Platform of Eagles and Jaguars. It is carved on all four sides with images of eagles and jaguars holding human hearts in their claws. Many of the carvings on this building have been destroyed, but those that can be seen, such as on this west-facing corner, are splendid.  (Image Credit: Jim Spadaccini, Ideum) ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2018 18:21:01 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://sfo.ssl.berkeley.edu/Calendar-in-the-Sky/Images/Photos/Places/Chichen-Itza/emodule/2172/eitem/619</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[]]></title><link>https://sfo.ssl.berkeley.edu/Calendar-in-the-Sky/Images/Photos/Places/Chichen-Itza/emodule/2172/eitem/620</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://sfo.ssl.berkeley.edu/Portals/0/EasyGalleryImages/24/85/1104b_jaguars.jpg" length="1739505"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2018 18:21:02 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://sfo.ssl.berkeley.edu/Calendar-in-the-Sky/Images/Photos/Places/Chichen-Itza/emodule/2172/eitem/620</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[]]></title><link>https://sfo.ssl.berkeley.edu/Calendar-in-the-Sky/Images/Photos/Places/Chichen-Itza/emodule/2172/eitem/621</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://sfo.ssl.berkeley.edu/Portals/0/EasyGalleryImages/24/85/1104c_jaguars.jpg" length="547264"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[Many Mesoamerican cultures had jaguar gods, or were-jaguar gods (half human, half jaguar), and the jaguar was a sacred animal. It also was extremely important as a shamanic creature, whereby humans would transform themseves into jaguars during shamanistic conjuring. Jaguars were often sacrificed and placed as offerings in the tombs of powerful people, sometimes adorned with jade pieces. Elites also wore jaguar pelts and teeth as symbols of lordliness and power.  (Image Credit: Jim Spadaccini, Ideum) ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2018 18:21:02 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://sfo.ssl.berkeley.edu/Calendar-in-the-Sky/Images/Photos/Places/Chichen-Itza/emodule/2172/eitem/621</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[]]></title><link>https://sfo.ssl.berkeley.edu/Calendar-in-the-Sky/Images/Photos/Places/Chichen-Itza/emodule/2172/eitem/622</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://sfo.ssl.berkeley.edu/Portals/0/EasyGalleryImages/24/85/1106b_pyramidview.JPG" length="1423974"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[This platform is known by the name of Eagles and Jaguars. This name was given because these animals, which represent the two principal warring orders of the ancient Maya, are shown in the main entablatures devouring hearts.  In the upper part of the Platform, we see a reclining priest wearing a mask of the God of Rain or Chac. This design is seen throughout the entire perimeter of the platform.  (Image Credit: Michelle Williamson, Ideum) ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2018 18:21:02 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://sfo.ssl.berkeley.edu/Calendar-in-the-Sky/Images/Photos/Places/Chichen-Itza/emodule/2172/eitem/622</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[]]></title><link>https://sfo.ssl.berkeley.edu/Calendar-in-the-Sky/Images/Photos/Places/Chichen-Itza/emodule/2172/eitem/623</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://sfo.ssl.berkeley.edu/Portals/0/EasyGalleryImages/24/85/IMGP2959.JPG" length="5314851"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[A view of the Platform of Eagles and Jaguars(Image Credit: Bryan Mendez, UC Berkeley) ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2018 18:21:03 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://sfo.ssl.berkeley.edu/Calendar-in-the-Sky/Images/Photos/Places/Chichen-Itza/emodule/2172/eitem/623</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[]]></title><link>https://sfo.ssl.berkeley.edu/Calendar-in-the-Sky/Images/Photos/Places/Chichen-Itza/emodule/2172/eitem/624</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://sfo.ssl.berkeley.edu/Portals/0/EasyGalleryImages/24/85/IMGP3056.JPG" length="5623548"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2018 18:21:04 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://sfo.ssl.berkeley.edu/Calendar-in-the-Sky/Images/Photos/Places/Chichen-Itza/emodule/2172/eitem/624</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[]]></title><link>https://sfo.ssl.berkeley.edu/Calendar-in-the-Sky/Images/Photos/Places/Chichen-Itza/emodule/2172/eitem/625</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://sfo.ssl.berkeley.edu/Portals/0/EasyGalleryImages/24/85/IMGP3340.JPG" length="4807780"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2018 18:21:05 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://sfo.ssl.berkeley.edu/Calendar-in-the-Sky/Images/Photos/Places/Chichen-Itza/emodule/2172/eitem/625</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[]]></title><link>https://sfo.ssl.berkeley.edu/Calendar-in-the-Sky/Images/Photos/Places/Chichen-Itza/emodule/2172/eitem/626</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://sfo.ssl.berkeley.edu/Portals/0/EasyGalleryImages/24/85/IMGP4424.JPG" length="5595159"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[Closer look at a corner of the Platform of Eagles and Jaguars(Image Credit: Bryan Mendez, UC Berkeley) ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2018 18:21:06 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://sfo.ssl.berkeley.edu/Calendar-in-the-Sky/Images/Photos/Places/Chichen-Itza/emodule/2172/eitem/626</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[]]></title><link>https://sfo.ssl.berkeley.edu/Calendar-in-the-Sky/Images/Photos/Places/Chichen-Itza/emodule/2172/eitem/627</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://sfo.ssl.berkeley.edu/Portals/0/EasyGalleryImages/24/85/IMGP4425.JPG" length="5529297"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[Detailed view of the Platform of Eagles and Jaguars(Image Credit: Bryan Mendez, UC Berkeley ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2018 18:21:07 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://sfo.ssl.berkeley.edu/Calendar-in-the-Sky/Images/Photos/Places/Chichen-Itza/emodule/2172/eitem/627</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[]]></title><link>https://sfo.ssl.berkeley.edu/Calendar-in-the-Sky/Images/Photos/Places/Chichen-Itza/emodule/2172/eitem/628</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://sfo.ssl.berkeley.edu/Portals/0/EasyGalleryImages/24/85/IMGP4434.JPG" length="5305245"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[A view of a corner of the Platform of Eagles and Jaguars(Image Credit: Bryan Mendez, UC Berkeley) ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2018 18:21:08 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://sfo.ssl.berkeley.edu/Calendar-in-the-Sky/Images/Photos/Places/Chichen-Itza/emodule/2172/eitem/628</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[]]></title><link>https://sfo.ssl.berkeley.edu/Calendar-in-the-Sky/Images/Photos/Places/Chichen-Itza/emodule/2172/eitem/629</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://sfo.ssl.berkeley.edu/Portals/0/EasyGalleryImages/24/85/IMGP4436.JPG" length="5616908"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2018 18:21:10 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://sfo.ssl.berkeley.edu/Calendar-in-the-Sky/Images/Photos/Places/Chichen-Itza/emodule/2172/eitem/629</guid></item></channel></rss>