Classical cycle within the framework of thirteen katuns, some of Chilam Balam Books Yucatec presents a flood myth that describes the collapse of the sky, then the flood and the reestablishment of the world and five trees on the return cycle. In this cosmic drama, the gods Lightning (Bolon Dzacab), Earth Crocodile (Itzam Cab Ain) and the divine bearer of heaven and earth (Bacabs) has an important role to play. Quichean the Popol Vuh does not mention the collapse of the heavens and the formation of five trees, instead focusing on the succession of previous mankinds.
For the classic Maya, the Long Count date basis followed after the completion of thirteen previous era, who speculated about the act of special creation.
Although no longer subject to fall between the 16th century royal Yucatec, the Long Count of the previous kingdoms, could theoretically be extended in a linear with thirteen other baktun completed in 2012. There are no data indicating that the end of the world and the next start is expected to happen after this.