The gods must be angry: Mexico 'cancels' statue of Greek god Poseidon after dispute with local deity
Tourists take pictures of Poseidon sculpture before the arrival of Hurricane Beryl in Progreso, Yucatan Mexico, July 4, 2024. Mexico’s environmental protection agency slapped a “closure” order on the aquatic statue erected in May, saying it lacked permits, and a legal complaint was made, saying the statue of the Greek god offended the beliefs of local Maya Indigenous groups who prefer their local god of water, known as Chaac. (AP Photo/Martin Zetina, File)/ MEXICO CITY (AP) — The gods must be angry — or just laughing at the hubris of ...
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