Chuj (bathhouse)
A chuj is a traditional
Each family would build their own chuj near their house. A chuj has no windows. Inside, the bathers heat rocks until they are hot. Then they throw water onto the rocks to make steam. The bathers lie down on wooden beds. Users believe that the chuj cleans the body, spirit, and mind.[2]
References
- S2CID 130796411. Retrieved July 28, 2022.
- ^ a b Trina Moyles. "A Ritual Cleansing in Guatemala". Verge. Retrieved July 28, 2022.
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