Ixtab: Goddess of Gentle Death (Maya Mythology)
Ixtab is the Maya goddess of the rope, death, and celestial guidance, serving as a psychopomp who ensures that those who die by hanging are led peacefully to paradise. She embodies compassion, mercy, and the belief that certain deaths, particularly those associated with honor, sacrifice, or fate, deserve divine care in transition. Ixtab is typically depicted with a smiling face,
