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Author : Charles Phillips
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Aztecs
ISBN : 184681197X
Author : Charles Phillips
Publisher : Southwater
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2015-06
Category : Aztec mythology
ISBN : 1846810736
This wide-ranging reference book covers almost 3000 years, offering enthralling insights into the art and architecture, myths and legends, and everyday life of Mesoamerica. Stories of sun-gods and blood sacrifice, of pyramids and temples, and of the fabulous treasuries filled with gold have fascinated many generations. The World Heritage sites of historic Mexico City and Tenochtitlan, Teotihuacan, Chichen Itza, Tikal and Monte Alban are examined in detail. This unrivalled volume is not only a perfect introduction to the history of these lost civilizations, but also a stunning visual record of a unique period that has helped to shape our world.
Author : Charles Phillips,David Michael Jones
Publisher : Ingram
Page : 511 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Aztecs
ISBN : 1435105265
Aztec & Maya: The Complete Illustrated History uncovers the rise and fall of the many different empires of Mexico and Central America--their political and military campaign, their legends and myths, and their art, architecture and social history. Ground plans and detailed photographs explore over 20 magnificent and vitally important World Heritage sites, including Teotihuacán, Tenochtitlán, Chichén Itzá, Palenque, Tikal and Monte Albán. The author also surveys the region's mythology, including tales of creation, earth and sky; legends of the gods, goddesses and heroes; and stories of fertility, harvest and the afterlife.
Author : Charles Phillips
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Aztecs
ISBN : 0681352388
Author : Martin J Dougherty
Publisher : Amber Books Ltd
Page : 415 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2023-03-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781838860103
The Aztec, Inca and Maya charts the rise and fall pre-Columbian civilizations in Mesoamerica and South America, from the Maya to the Aztec and Inca empires, as well as the Zapotec, Olmec, Teotihuacan and Toltec civilizations from the 2nd century BCE to the 16th century CE.
Author : Charles Phillips,David Michael Jones
Publisher : Southwater Publishing
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2013-11
Category : History
ISBN : 1844775089
A highly accessible and authoritative popular history of Mesoamerica and its ancient peoples, fully illustrated with over 500 photographs.
Author : Karl Taube
Publisher : University of Texas Press
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 029278130X
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.
Author : Diana Ferguson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Fiction
ISBN : IND:30000078378001
"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."
Author : Charles Phillips
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Aztecs
ISBN : 0754834735
An enthralling reference to the architecture, art, religion, myths and everyday life of the Aztec and Maya civilizations, in a new edition with 1000 images.
Author : Charles Phillips,David Michael Jones
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Aztec mythology
ISBN : 0857236806
Author : Charles Phillips
Publisher : Bookmart
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2008-07-01
Category : Aztec mythology
ISBN : 1844775070
A highly readable, authoritative history of Mesoamerica and its many peoples, from the Olmecs and Maya to the Toltecs and Aztecs ... Discvoer Mesoamerican myths and legends from creation tales to stories of the gods and goddesses, and the mythology of fertility, harves and the afterlife"--P. [4] of cover.
Author : Mary Ellen Miller,Karl Taube
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1997-04-01
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9780500279281
The myths and beliefs of the great pre-Columbian civilizations of Mesoamerica have baffled and fascinated outsiders ever since the Spanish Conquest. Yet, until now, no single-volume introduction has existed to act as a guide to this labyrinthine symbolic world. The Gods and Symbols of Ancient Mexico and the Maya is the first-ever English-language dictionary of Mesoamerican mythology and religion. Nearly 300 entries, from accession to yoke, 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 bloodletting, confession, dance, and pilgrimage. In addition, two introductory essays provide succinct accounts of Mesoamerican history and religion, while a substantial bibliographical survey directs the reader to original sources and recent discussions. Dictionary entries are illustrated with photographs and specially commissioned line drawings. Mary Miller and Karl Taube draw on their research in the fast-changing field of Maya studies, and on the latest Mexican discoveries, to produce an authoritative work that will serve as a standard reference for students, scholars, and travelers.
Author : Lewis Spence
Publisher : Courier Dover Publications
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2019-11-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780486845005
Transcribed from Mayan hieroglyphs, the Popol Vuh relates the mythology and history of the Kiché people of Central America. There is no document of greater importance to the study of pre-Columbian mythology.
Author : Maria Longhena
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2006-02-09
Category : Travel
ISBN : 8854401293
Late in the 15th century the discovery of the New World revealed to the Europeans the existence of peoples and cultures whose forms of artistic and intellectual expression were totally different to their own but of immense appeal. While at that time the white Conquistadores had no interest in and were perhaps incapable of appreciating and respecting this cultural heritage, for some considerable time now the so-called "pre-Columbian civilisations" have been rediscovered and archaeologists are attempting to reconstruct their marvellous cultural mosaic, the roots of which lie in an historical substrata predating the Christian era by some thousands of years. The aim of this book is to trace the development of some of the civilisations that emerged in the Mesoamerican region and gave rise to surprisingly advanced and sophisticated cities. The Olmecs, Maya, Aztecs and other less well known groups have in fact left extraordinary evidence of their passing in the form of great architectural complexes, monumental sculptures, ceramics, jewellery and surprising written records that have only recently given up their secrets. This volume also intends to underline the importance of the so-called minor cultures that have until now been unknown to the public at large but which nonetheless contributed to the economic and cultural development of pre-Columbian Mesoamerica. The work is characterised by a dual scientific and generalist approach to provide all readers with in-depth information - that is both stimulating and comprehensible - concerning a world that is still far from contemporary models. Concise but exhaustive captions, comprehensive iconographical references, numerous colour plates, line drawings and black and white maps complement the text and contextualise the cultural parallels and ideologies of the various civilisations in question within the chronological sequence in the most reliable and attractive manner possible.
Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2011-08-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780756689520
DK Eyewitness: Aztec, Inca, and Maya is a spectacular and informative guide to the rise and fall of the pre-Columbian cultures of the Aztecs, Incas, and Mayas, who built vast empires and left behind a legacy of mystery and wonder. Amazing color photographs offer your child a unique "eyewitness" view of these incredible civilizations. Show your child how jewelry was made, and learn what kind of food the Aztecs ate, how the Incas built their homes, and how the Mayan calendar worked. They'll also discover the secrets of the Inca stonemasons, the rites of passage every warrior had to face, and ceremonies for human sacrifice.