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Miller: An Illustrated Dictoinary of the Gods and Symbols of Ancient Mexico and the Maya

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Miller: An Illustrated Dictoinary of the Gods and Symbols of Ancient Mexico and the Maya
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Miller, Mary & Karl Taube. AN ILLUSTRATED DICTOINARY OF THE GODS AND SYMBOLS OF ANCIENT MEXICO AND THE MAYA. Thames & Hudson, London. 1993. 8vo. 216 pages. Original pictorial card covers. Maps. Line-drawn illustrations and b&w historical photos throughout. Fine. 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. 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. 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 commissioned line drawings. This is an authoritative work, a standard reference for students, scholars and travelers. Lot weight: 1 lbs 4oz. Subject(s): Mexican History.