Maya

The word Maya or maya can refer to:

• Maya civilization - a Mesoamerican Pre-Columbian people of southern Mexico and northern Central America
• Maya language - the language of these people
• See also:
  • Maya mythology
  • Maya calendar
  • Maya numerals

It can also refer to:

• maya (illusion) - in vedic philosophy, the illusion of physical reality
• Maya (mythology) - in Hindu mythology, the mother of Guatama Siddartha (the Buddha)
• Maya (software) - a computer program for generating 3D visual images
• Maya (television show) - hour long adventure series
• Eurasian Tree Sparrow - Maya is the common name (even in English) for this bird species in the Philippines, and was once the national bird.

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