The placement of the statue of Poseidon in the waters of Progreso has unleashed a storm of controversy among residents, who have claimed that the presence of the Greek god of the sea has angered Chaac, the Mayan god of rain.
As Yucatecans recover from Beryl’s impact, the statue of Poseidon has become a magnet for tourists and the curious, who, defying local warnings and superstitions, flock to take photos. The most scandalous theories suggest that the statue could be responsible for the storm, fueling the myth that the presence of this Greek intruder has unleashed Chaac’s fury.
Residents are not taking the situation lightly. There are reports that groups have threatened to destroy the statue to appease Chaac and restore peace to the region. Some have even suggested performing ancient rituals to calm the Mayan god and prevent future natural disasters.
And on Wednesday, July 10th, one Yucatecan citizen announced that he would file a legal injunction against the statue of Poseidon.
Hurricane Beryl, the first of the 2024 Atlantic season, hit the Yucatan Peninsula with historic force, reaching category 5 with devastating winds of 251 km/h. The storms and heavy rains not only wreaked havoc on regional tourist destinations but also led to the cancellation of more than a hundred flights at the Cancun airport and the closure of surrounding ports.
Finally, the authorities pointed out the “white balance” in the whole Yucatan Peninsula. The governor of Quintana Roo praised the community’s responsibility in the face of the meteorological phenomenon.
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