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What is a Mayan matchmaker called?

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  • by John Leonard on January 23rd, 2010

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    An ancient Mayan matchmaker was called an atanzahab. The atanzahab used the horoscopes of a potential couple to ensure the absence of celestial problems between the various gods of their birthdays. Names also played a role in pairing the couples.

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    Maya Discovery: Marriage, Mayan Style

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