The myths and beliefs of the great pre-Columbian civilizations of Mesoamerica have baffled and fascinated outsiders ever since the Spanish Conquest. This is a dictionary of Mesoamerican mythology and religion, which seeks to act as a guide to this labyrinthine symbolic world. Nearly 300 entries, from Tlaltecuhtli, the Aztec earth monster, to Venus, the Mesoamerican planet of danger, describe the main gods and symbols of the Olmecs, Zapotecs, Maya, Teotihuacanos, Mixtecs, Toltecs and Aztecs. Topics range from jaguar and jester gods to reptile eye and rubber, from creation accounts and sacred places to ritual practices such as blood-letting, confession, dance and pilgrimage. Two introductory essays provide succinct accounts of Mesoamerican history and religion, while a substantial bibliographical survey directs the reader to original sources and discussions. Dictionary entries are illustrated with photographs and line drawings.
發表於2024-12-25
An Illustrated Dictionary of the Gods and Symbols of Ancient Mexico and the Maya 2024 pdf epub mobi 電子書 下載
圖書標籤: 藝術 宗教 曆史 mesoamerica Arthistory
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評分基本的條目大都有瞭,其實感覺這本書最適閤第一次接觸maya世界的人,類似個百科,讀完很多東西都知道瞭:)
評分工具書
評分基本的條目大都有瞭,其實感覺這本書最適閤第一次接觸maya世界的人,類似個百科,讀完很多東西都知道瞭:)
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An Illustrated Dictionary of the Gods and Symbols of Ancient Mexico and the Maya 2024 pdf epub mobi 電子書 下載