Jun Nal Ye and Its Journey to the Underworld is a narrative that intertwined ancient Mayan myth with critical reflections on agriculture, colonialism, and biopolitics. The story follows Jun Nal Ye, the maize God, as he descends into Xibalba; the Mayan underworld, to face death and resurrection.
From myth to the present day, this book follows the maize journey, from a sacred plant in Mesoamerican cosmology to a global commodity at the centre of ecological and political struggle. It explores the implications of genetic modification, industrial agriculture, and seed monopolies, raising urgent questions about biodiversity, food sovereignty, and cultural survival.