Curt Bowen
Contributor
ADVANCED DIVER MAGAZINE • Mayans, Myths, and Monsters
Mayans, Myths, and Monsters
Text by Jeff Toorish
Photography by Curt Bowen and Jeff Toorish
As with so many deep lakes, Atitlan is home to an alleged monster. The myth goes something like this: During mid-day when the winds whip around the volcanoes and high mountains, the water of the lake becomes angry. The fabled lake monster, a serpent, lures boats to the center of the lake where it sucks them to the depths, never to be seen again.
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Mayans, Myths, and Monsters
Text by Jeff Toorish
Photography by Curt Bowen and Jeff Toorish
As with so many deep lakes, Atitlan is home to an alleged monster. The myth goes something like this: During mid-day when the winds whip around the volcanoes and high mountains, the water of the lake becomes angry. The fabled lake monster, a serpent, lures boats to the center of the lake where it sucks them to the depths, never to be seen again.
Additional free editorials at:
Advanced Diver Magazine
