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Maya may refer to several distinct concepts across different cultures and disciplines. In Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, Maya is often translated as "illusion." It signifies the power that creates the cosmic illusion that the world we perceive is not the ultimate reality, which is Brahman in Hinduism or emptiness in Buddhism. It is the veil that obscures the true nature of existence, leading to suffering and attachment.

The term also refers to the Maya civilization, a Mesoamerican civilization noted for its hieroglyphic script,

Furthermore, Maya is a popular female given name found in various cultures. Its origins are diverse, with

Finally, Maya is also a 3D computer graphics application that runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Developed

art,
architecture,
mathematics,
calendar,
and
astronomical
system.
The
Maya
civilization
developed
in
an
area
that
encompasses
southeastern
Mexico,
all
of
Guatemala
and
Belize,
and
the
western
portions
of
Honduras
and
El
Salvador.
This
civilization
flourished
from
approximately
250
to
900
AD
during
the
Classic
Period,
though
its
origins
trace
back
further
and
some
Maya
peoples
and
cultures
continue
to
exist
today.
possible
roots
in
Sanskrit
(meaning
"illusion"),
Hebrew
(meaning
"water"),
Greek
(related
to
the
month
of
May),
and
Spanish
cultures.
by
Autodesk,
Maya
is
used
to
create
assets
for
interactive
3D
applications,
animated
films,
TV
series,
and
visual
effects.
It
offers
a
comprehensive
set
of
tools
for
modeling,
animation,
simulation,
and
rendering.