Description: When the Spanish took over Central America in the 16th and 17th centuries they made certain to destroy the writings and holy books of the native Mayans in an effort to convert them to Christianity. Few texts survived, yet one did of the highest importance. It is called The Popol Vuh. It is the creation story of the Mayan culture and, according to the author, this was the first English rendering of that text. It tells the story of a great flood, gods who created mankind, and a number of other interesting parallels to mythologies from around the world. This is the "Genesis" of the mysterious Mayas and should be essential reading for those interested in our ancient past. The book also contains three bonus chapters from Spence on mythology and religion from ancient Mexico. All of the gods and deities are fully explained and at times compared with those from Greece, Rome, and Egypt. All told, this is a fascinating collection of mythology from Central America and Mexico.
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EAN: 9781585092369
UPC: 9781585092369
ISBN: 9781585092369
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Item Length: 21.9 cm
Book Title: The Popol Vuh
Item Height: 219mm
Item Width: 142mm
Author: Lewis Spence
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Topic: Religious History
Publisher: Book Tree
Publication Year: 2003
Item Weight: 163g
Number of Pages: 116 Pages
