At the edge of the world: caves and late classic Maya world view
"Reconstruction of classic period Maya beliefs about the structure of the universe based on imagery and hieroglyphic texts from lowland cities. Focuses on cosmological meanings of caves in defining the Maya world and connections with supernatural realms, especially the underworld"--Handboo...
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| Tipo de documento: | Print Libro |
| Lenguaje: | Inglés |
| Servicio de pedido Subito: | Pedir ahora. |
| Verificar disponibilidad: | HBZ Gateway |
| WorldCat: | WorldCat |
| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
| Publicado: |
Norman London
University of Oklahoma Press
1996
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| En: | Año: 1996 |
| (Cadenas de) Palabra clave estándar: | B
Maya
/ Cosmología
B Maya / Templo de cuevas |
| Otras palabras clave: | B
Mayas
Religión
B Caves Religious aspects B Maya philosophy |
| Acceso en línea: |
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| Sumario: | "Reconstruction of classic period Maya beliefs about the structure of the universe based on imagery and hieroglyphic texts from lowland cities. Focuses on cosmological meanings of caves in defining the Maya world and connections with supernatural realms, especially the underworld"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 57 |
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| Notas: | Bibliography: p[231]-240. - Includes index |
| Descripción Física: | XVIII, 245 S, zahlr. Ill., graph. Darst., Kt, 26 cm |
| ISBN: | 0-8061-2829-1 |
