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More copies of this ISBN:This title in other formats:Maya Cosmosby David Freidel
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:In a spellbinding tour de force that "will take its place among the best books on the Maya" (USA Today), readers gain an appreciation of the survival of Mayan beliefs and customs as the authors are welcomed into present-day Mayan homes and allowed to witness sacred crermonies. 40 black-and-white photos; 25 line drawings; 16-page full-color photo insert. Review:"The sky has become important to us in a way we never anticipated."(-- from Maya Cosmos) Synopsis:A Masterful blend of archaeology, anthropology, astronomy, and lively personal reportage, Maya Comos tells a constellation of stories, from the historical to the mythological, and envokes the awesome power of one of the richest civilizations ever to grace the earth. Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. 495-523) and index. About the AuthorDavid Freidel has been a Maya archaeologist for twenty years. He teaches at Southern Methodist University in Dallas. Table of ContentsWorlds apart, joined together : the road of Maya reality — The hearth and the tree : Maya creation — Centering the world — Maya souls — Ensouling the world and raising the tree — Dancing across the abyss : Maya festival and pageant — Flint-shields and battle beasts : the warrior path of kingship — Gaming with the gods : destiny and history in Maya thought.
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