After the fall of the Mayans, did part of their former empire still claim to be the Maya?

by aetherman

For example, the Aztecs claimed that the Teotihuacanos were their common ancestors, and adopted the ruins of Teotihuacan into their cultural heritage. Did any of the Meso-American civilizations co-opt the Maya?

Mictlantecuhtli

There's always room for discussion but perhaps the section The Maya from our FAQ will answer your inquiry.