At the edge of the world: caves and late classic Maya world view
"Reconstruction of classic period Maya beliefs about the structure of the universe based on imagery and hieroglyphic texts from lowland cities. Focuses on cosmological meanings of caves in defining the Maya world and connections with supernatural realms, especially the underworld"--Handboo...
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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| Fernleihe: | Fernleihe für die Fachinformationsdienste |
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Norman London
University of Oklahoma Press
1996
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| In: | Year: 1996 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Maya
/ Cosmology
B Maya / Cave temples |
| Further subjects: | B
Mayas
Religion
B Caves Religious aspects B Maya philosophy |
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| Summary: | "Reconstruction of classic period Maya beliefs about the structure of the universe based on imagery and hieroglyphic texts from lowland cities. Focuses on cosmological meanings of caves in defining the Maya world and connections with supernatural realms, especially the underworld"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 57 |
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| Item Description: | Bibliography: p[231]-240. - Includes index |
| ISBN: | 0806128291 |