An Illustrated Dictionary of the Gods and Symbols of Ancient Mexico and the Maya (Paperback)

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.

General

Imprint:	Thames and Hudson
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	April 1997
First published:	1997
Authors:	Mary Miller • Karl Taube
Dimensions:	240 x 159 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	216
ISBN-13:	978-0-500-27928-1
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Myths & mythology Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Encyclopaedias & reference works > Reference works > General Books > Humanities > History > World history > 500 to 1500 Books > Humanities > History > American history > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Alternative belief systems > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Non-Christian religions > Pre-Christian European & Mediterranean religions > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > Customs & folklore > Folklore Books > History > American history > General Books > History > World history > 500 to 1500 Books > Religion & Spirituality > Alternative belief systems > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Myths & mythology Books > Religion & Spirituality > Non-Christian religions > Pre-Christian European & Mediterranean religions > General
LSN:	0-500-27928-4
Barcode:	9780500279281

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