The Sacred Tree of the Ancient Maya
Sacred trees, representing the power of life to grow from the underworld realm of the dead, are a common motif in the art and literature of the ancient Maya of Mesoamerica. Such trees are similar in concept to the tree of life described in the Book of Mormon, as well as to the mythic traditions of m...
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1997
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Journal of Book of Mormon studies
Year: 1997, Volume: 6, Issue: 1, Pages: 1-23 |
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