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Some Maya believe that the Aluxob are called into being when a farmer builds a little house on his property, most often in a maize field ( milpa ).

For seven years, the alux will help the corn grow, summon rain and patrol the fields at night, whistling to scare off predators or crop thieves.

At the end of seven years, the farmer must close the windows and doors of the little house, sealing the alux inside.

If this is not done, the alux will run wild and start playing tricks on people.