The Popol Vuh - Lewis Spence - Dover Thrift Editions

The Popol Vuh - Lewis Spence - Dover Thrift Editions

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The Popol Vuh by Lewis Spence presents a transcription of the original Mayan hieroglyphs. This paperback edition forms part of the Dover Thrift Editions series.

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  • Author: Lewis Spence
  • Series: Dover Thrift Editions
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 64
  • Publisher: Dover Publications Inc
  • Publication date: 31 December 2019

Synopsis

Transcribed from Mayan hieroglyphs, this text relates the mythology and history of the Kiché people of Central America. Its value is closely tied to the scarcity of early records of Mesoamerican cultures, a gap intensified by the destruction of documents during the Spanish conquest.

Regarded as a key source for the study of pre-Columbian mythology, it sits within the religion and philosophy sphere and suits readers interested in foundational Mesoamerican texts.

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