Xocomil (weather)

Xocomil is a weather phenomenon in Lake Atitlan, Guatemala.[1]

Causes

Xocomil is created by air pressure or temperature differences between the lake and the surrounding mountains. It usually develops around noon, it becomes imposible to the boats to sail at when this phenomenom begins.[2][3]

Mythology

One local legend is about a Mayan couple. A Kaqchiquel warrior Utzil ran away with the K'iche' princess Zacar, and were chased by her people. Utzil went to look for help from a caiman to cross the lake, but when he returned, he found the princess dead. He then took her body and threw himself into the lake. In the afternoons, the couple plays in the lake and the Xocomil blows so they can be left alone.[2]

References
  1. Connely Benz, Stephen (1996). Guatemalan Journey. United States: University of Texas Press. p. 128. ISBN 978-0-292-70840-2.
  2. Pérez, César (14 November 2018). "Xocomil, el fenómeno del Lago de Atitlán que hizo volcar una lancha con 17 personas" [Xocomil, the Lake Atitlan phenomenon that made a boat with 17 people flip]. Prensa Libre. Archived from the original on 16 November 2018. Retrieved 16 Nov 2018.
  3. Gorry, Conner (2009). Explorer's Guide Guatemala: A Great Destination (Explorer's Great Destinations). United States: The Countryman Press. p. 136. ISBN 978-1-58157-104-2.


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