At the edge of the world : caves and late classic Maya world view
Title:
At the edge of the world : caves and late classic Maya world view
Author:
Bassie-Sweet, Karen, 1952-
Personal Author:
Publication Information:
Norman : University of Oklahoma Press, [1996]
©1996
Physical Description:
xviii, 245 pages : illustrations, map ; 26 cm
Summary:
"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.
Language:
English
ISBN:
9780806128290
Format :
Book
