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Representation Of Deities Of The Maya Manuscripts

Representation Of Deities Of The Maya Manuscripts

Schellhas, Paul
Wesselhoeft, Selma
Parker, Alberta M.

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Art Criticism & TheoryFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1163076112
ISBN13: 9781163076118
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 50
Weight: 0.18
Height: 0.10 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The book Representation of Deities of the Maya Manuscripts by Paul Schellhas is a comprehensive guide to the deities depicted in the ancient Maya manuscripts. The book provides a detailed analysis of the various gods and goddesses worshipped by the Maya people and their significance in Maya mythology and religion. The author, Paul Schellhas, was a renowned scholar of Maya culture and language, and his expertise is evident in the depth and breadth of information presented in this book. The book is divided into chapters that focus on specific deities and their characteristics, such as the gods of creation, death, and agriculture, among others. Each chapter includes detailed illustrations and descriptions of the various representations of the deity in the Maya manuscripts, including their iconography, symbolism, and associated myths. The book also includes a glossary of Maya terms and a bibliography for further reading. Overall, Representation of Deities of the Maya Manuscripts is an essential resource for anyone interested in Maya culture, mythology, and religion. The book provides a fascinating insight into the complex and rich world of the Maya deities and their role in the lives of the ancient Maya people.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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