Final answer:
In Popol Vuh, the gods make a mistake when creating the first four humans by not giving them the ability to worship and give thanks to their creators. They first create humans made of mud, then wood, before finally creating humans out of maize dough who possess the ability to think, speak, and worship the gods.
Step-by-step explanation:
In the Popol Vuh, the gods make a mistake when creating the first four humans by not giving them the ability to worship and give thanks to their creators. The gods initially create humans made of mud and are pleased with their creation, but these humans lack the ability to think and speak. The gods then destroy these beings and try again, this time creating humans out of wood. However, these wooden humans are lifeless and lack movement. The gods are once again dissatisfied and decide to send a flood to destroy them. Finally, the gods create humans out of maize dough, which is successful as these humans are able to think, speak, and properly worship the gods.