Maya creation myths : words and worlds of the Chilam Balam / Timothy W. Knowlton.
| Author/creator | Knowlton, Timothy W. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Boulder : University Press of Colorado, ©2010. |
| Description | xiv, 231 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Mesoamerican worlds : from the Olmecs to the Danzantes Mesoamerican worlds. ^A353488 |
| Contents | Aspects of ancient Maya intellectual culture -- Clandestine compilations and the colonial dialogue -- Creation and apocalypse : the Katun 11 Ahau myth -- Theogony, cosmology, and language in the ritual of the angels -- The creation of the first people and the origin of suffering -- The calendar and the catechism -- "In whatever way it is chronicled". |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 201-222) and index. |
| LCCN | 2010036028 |
| ISBN | 9781607320203 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 1607320207 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | F1435.3.R3 K63 2010 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |