Download or read book The Popol Vuh written by Lewis Spence and published by New York : AMS Press. This book was released on 1908 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Popol Vuh written by Lewis Spence and published by . This book was released on 2024-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Popol Vuh: The Mythic and Heroic Sagas of the Kichés of Central America, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.
Download or read book Maya Mythology Myths and Folklore of the Mayan Civilization written by Sebastian Berg and published by Creek Ridge Publishing. This book was released on 2021-10-12 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Mayan people were natural storytellers, and their imagination knew no bounds. They took the traditional Mesoamerican versions of creation and the gods of the universe and molded them into their own, adding and shaping their unique version of mythology and folktales. This left us with a significant pantheon of gods and goddesses, each with a memorable and captivating story. The Mayans had an image of the universe and their place in it, and they told stories of gods and heroes that rival Greek Mythology.
Download or read book Popol Vuh written by and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 1996 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most extraordinary works of the human imagination and the most important text in the native languages of the Americas, Popul Vuh: The Mayan Book of the Dawn of Life was first made accessible to the public 10 years ago. This new edition retains the quality of the original translation, has been enriched, and includes 20 new illustrations, maps, drawings, and photos.
Download or read book Art and Myth of the Ancient Maya written by Oswaldo Chinchilla Mazariegos and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2017-04-25 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This nuanced account explores Maya mythology through the lens of art, text, and culture. It offers an important reexamination of the mid-16th-century Popol Vuh, long considered an authoritative text, which is better understood as one among many crucial sources for the interpretation of ancient Maya art and myth. Using materials gathered across Mesoamerica, Oswaldo Chinchilla Mazariegos bridges the gap between written texts and artistic representations, identifying key mythical subjects and uncovering their variations in narratives and visual depictions. Central characters—including a secluded young goddess, a malevolent grandmother, a dead father, and the young gods who became the sun and the moon—are identified in pottery, sculpture, mural painting, and hieroglyphic inscriptions. Highlighting such previously overlooked topics as sexuality and generational struggles, this beautifully illustrated book paves the way for a new understanding of Maya myths and their lavish expression in ancient art.
Download or read book The Legacy of the Maya written by Laila Schwab-Mansour and published by tredition. This book was released on 2023-12-03 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the ageless knowledge of one of the most remarkable civilizations in the annals of human history by immersing yourself in the enthralling world of Mayan legends. Within the pages of this book, which has been meticulously researched, the author takes you on a journey through the epic stories that are at the core of Mayan culture. Learn about the exploits of the twin heroes Hunahpu and Xbalanque, who are on a quest to find their way to divinity, and allow yourself to be captivated by the mysterious prophecies of the Mayan calendar. Learn more about the mysteries that surround King Pacal and his journey through death, the afterlife, and rebirth. The legends are not the only thing that this book has to offer. It demonstrates how the knowledge of the Maya continues to have an effect in the present day and locates significance in the world that we live in today. From the astronomical orientation of their buildings to the sacred architecture that they left behind, from the fascinating calendar systems that they left behind to the influences that they had on art and science, the Maya leave behind a legacy that both inspires and challenges us for the future. This book takes us on a journey into a world that no longer exists, while simultaneously enhancing our knowledge of history, culture, and ourselves. Get a new perspective on Mayan mythology and allow yourself to be captivated by the profound wisdom it contains.
Download or read book Legends of the Maya written by Kezip Macleod and published by . This book was released on 2016-09-09 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The beginner's guide to Mayan mythology that's perfect for both casual and academic use. It's written such that anyone can pick it up and start reading, even those who know nothing of the Mayans or mythology. The first section uses a cheeky tone to teach a little about the lives and worldviews of the people. The next section has short versions of most existing myths rewritten to be easy to read without losing vital information. Finally, the back contains an appendix of important characters, places, creatures, and objects. -Great for supplementing a student's education. -Contains cheat sheets of important characters and places that provide short descriptions to help refresh your memory. -Includes 35 stories. -Introduction uses a quirky tone to make it fun to learn those less exciting parts like setting and religious worldview. -Appendix includes detailed descriptions of important characters, places, objects, and creatures. -Like most mythology, this is not recommended for young children due to violence.
Download or read book Gods of the Maya Aztecs and Incas written by Timothy Roland Roberts and published by MetroBooks (NY). This book was released on 1996 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a brief overview of these cultures, their customs, religion, gods, heroes, and legends.
Download or read book Tales of the Plumed Serpent written by Diana Ferguson and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Fascinated by the history and cultures of three highly developed ancient societies--the Mayans, followed by the Aztecs in Mesoamerica and the Incas farther south--Ferguson examines their artifacts and those of the Spanish conquistadors, in relation to the traditions preserved today by their many descendants...Part anthropological study, part history and part folklore... distills a huge amount of information to present a clear, uncluttered and rich resource."--"Publishers Weekly." "Fun, inspiring, educational, and all in all, a great read."--"The New Times."
Download or read book Aztec and Maya Myths written by Karl Taube and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 1993 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The myths of the Aztec and Maya derive from a shared Mesoamerican cultural tradition. This is very much a living tradition, and many of the motifs and gods mentioned in early sources are still evoked in the lore of contemporary Mexico and Guatemala. Professor Taube discusses the different sources for Aztec and Maya myths. The Aztec empire began less than 200 years before the Spanish conquest, and our knowledge of their mythology derives primarily from native colonial documents and manuscripts commissioned by the Spanish. The Maya mythology is far older, and our knowledge of it comes mainly from native manuscripts of the Classic period, over 600 years before the Spanish conquest. Drawing on these sources as well as nineteenth- and twentieth-century excavations and research, including the interpretation of the codices and the decipherment of Maya hieroglyphic writing, the author discusses, among other things, the Popol Vuh myths of the Maya, the flood myth of Northern Yucatan, and the Aztec creation myths.
Download or read book Mayan Mythology written by Stephen Currie and published by Greenhaven Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2012-05-04 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author Stephen Currie provides readers with an intriguing look at the mythology of the Mayan culture. He explains how the beliefs, values, and experiences of that culture are represented in its treasured stories. Topics covered include creation stories, myths of culture heroes such as the Hero Twins, and tales of the gods of maize, rain, and wind, as well as the malevolent spirits of the underworld, Xilbaba. This volume has a map of the Mayan civilization, a genealogy grid for the Hero Twins, a table of major characters with name pronunciations and brief descriptions, a glossary, sidebars, fact boxes, a bibliography of sources for further study, and a subject index.
Download or read book The Popol Vuh written by Charles River Charles River Editors and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-07-19 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: *Includes pictures *Includes excerpts of the Popol Vuh *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading Many ancient civilizations have influenced and inspired people in the 21st century. The Greeks and Romans continue to fascinate the West today. But of all the world's civilizations, none have intrigued people more than the Mayans, whose culture, astronomy, language, and mysterious disappearance all continue to captivate people. In 2012 especially, there was a renewed focus on the Mayans, whose advanced calendar led many to speculate the world would end on the same date the Mayan calendar ends. The focus on the "doomsday" scenario, however, overshadowed the Mayans' true contribution to astronomy, language, sports, and art. Unlike most of the world's sacred books - the Quran, the Bible or the I-Ching for example - nobody knows the universal name, if there ever was one, for the Maya's collection of myths. Instead, the title that has been passed down, the "Popol Vuh," appears to be the specific title given to a particular copy of these tales. Its meaning, roughly translated as the Council Book, refers to the special role of this text: it was the shared property of the council of lords that ruled the Quich� kingdom and was apparently regularly consulted by that body for advice to guide their rule. However, in the opening sections, the scribes who penned the text also give it several other names, including "the Light That Came from Beside the Sea," "Our Place in the Shadows" and "The Dawn of Life" (pg 63). All of these names were originally in K'ichean Maya, the language spoken by the Maya of the Quich� Kingdom and its neighboring regions. The first of these names refers to a pilgrimage by the second generation of Quich� lords in Part V to the Yucatan coast to acquire a copy of at least a portion of the original text. The second refers to Part IV, the period before the first Dawn (the "Shadows") when the ancestral Quich� earned their particular right to rule. The final name refers to Part I, when the first gods created all of the various parts of life. This multiplicity of names and titles for sacred works is not uncommon, and perhaps comparable to the Bible being referred to as "the Good Book" or (in reference to the New Testament) "the Good News" or the "Gospel." The name Popol Vuh is itself controversial as the original text actually spells the name three different ways: "Popol Vuh", of course, but also "Pop Wuj" and "Popol Wuj." In general, the most correct form in contemporary Quiche spelling is probably "Popol Wuj", but as the text is best known in English with the word "Vuh", this convention will be maintained here (Eenriik 2014). There are a number of translations and editions of the Popol Vuh, which vary considerably in quality. Many early editions were not informed by the latest scholarship in Maya linguistics and sometimes the ways they translate names in particular can vary. This text will use the Second Edition (1996), translated by Dennis Tedlock and published by Simon and Schuster, for all of its quotations and page citations. The Popol Vuh: The History and Legacy of the Maya's Creation Myth and Epic Legends examines what's contained within and how the Popol Vuh survived to the present day. Along with pictures depicting important people, places, and events, you will learn about the Popol Vuh like never before.
Download or read book The Book of Chilam Balam of Chumayel written by Ralph Loveland Roys and published by Library of Alexandria. This book was released on with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Hero Twins written by Dan Jolley and published by Graphic Universe. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In graphic novel format, retells the Mayan myth of the twin brothers, Hunahpu and Xbalanque, who are challenged to play a game of pok-ta-pok after they anger the Lords of Xibalba, rulers of the land of the dead.
Download or read book Canek written by Ermilo Abreu Gómez and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 1979-01-01 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Exploring the Life Myth and Art of the Maya written by Timothy Laughton and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2011-08-15 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From stepped temples to exquisite stone carvings and jewelry, the ancient prophetic culture of Mesoamerica is vividly revealed within these pages. This book is a richly illustrated introduction to the civilization of the Maya people, the longest-lived and most widely spread of the great cultures of pre-Columbian America. Their tremendous artistic legacy can still be seen today in spectacular temple complexes, which continue to inspire awe and fascination. This civilization continues to capture and beguile the imagination, thanks to the mysteries of its prophecies, the secrets of its cryptic language, and the astonishing accuracy of its astronomer-priests in charting the movements of stars and planets. Readers will see that the glory of Maya art extends to intricate stone carvings, breathtakingly vivid wall paintings, and exquisite jewelry, many of these inspired by the rich body of Mayan mythology and religion.
Download or read book The Night the Moon Fell written by and published by Groundwood Books Ltd. This book was released on 2009-07-31 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When a gust from her grandfather's blowgun causes Luna to tumble from the sky and fall into the ocean, the little fishes help her rise once again, in an updated retelling of a traditional Mopan Maya myth from Belize. Reprint.
