An Illustrated Dictionary of the Gods and Symbols of Ancient Mexico and the Maya
ISBN-13:
9780500279281
ISBN-10:
0500279284
Edition:
First Thus
Author:
Mary Ellen Miller, Karl Taube
Publication date:
1997
Publisher:
Thames & Hudson
Format:
Paperback
216 pages
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ISBN-13:
9780500279281
ISBN-10:
0500279284
Edition:
First Thus
Author:
Mary Ellen Miller, Karl Taube
Publication date:
1997
Publisher:
Thames & Hudson
Format:
Paperback
216 pages
Summary
An Illustrated Dictionary of the Gods and Symbols of Ancient Mexico and the Maya (ISBN-13: 9780500279281 and ISBN-10: 0500279284), written by authors
Mary Ellen Miller, Karl Taube, was published by Thames & Hudson in 1997.
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The myths and beliefs of the great pre-Columbian civilizations of Mesoamerica have baffled and fascinated outsiders ever since the Spanish Conquest. Yet, until now, no single-volume introduction has existed to act as a guide to this labyrinthine symbolic world.
The Gods and Symbols of Ancient Mexico and the Maya is the first-ever English-language dictionary of Mesoamerican mythology and religion. Nearly 300 entries, from accession to yoke, describe the main gods and symbols of the Olmecs, Zapotecs, Maya, Teotihuacanos, Mixtecs, Toltecs, and Aztecs. Topics range from jaguar and jester gods to reptile eye and rubber, from creation accounts and sacred places to ritual practices such as bloodletting, confession, dance, and pilgrimage. In addition, two introductory essays provide succinct accounts of Mesoamerican history and religion, while a substantial bibliographical survey directs the reader to original sources and recent discussions. Dictionary entries are illustrated with photographs and specially commissioned line drawings. Mary Miller and Karl Taube draw on their research in the fast-changing field of Maya studies, and on the latest Mexican discoveries, to produce an authoritative work that will serve as a standard reference for students, scholars, and travelers. Photographs and illustrations throughoutWe would LOVE it if you could help us and other readers by reviewing the book
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