In the Maw of the Earth Monster: Mesoamerican Ritual Cave Use
(Part of the The Linda Schele Series in Maya and Pre-Columbian Studies Series)
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As portals to the supernatural realm that creates and animates the universe, caves have always been held sacred by the peoples of Mesoamerica. From ancient times to the present, Mesoamericans have made pilgrimages to caves for ceremonies ranging from rituals of passage to petitions for rain and a plentiful harvest. So important were caves to the pre-Hispanic peoples that they are mentioned in Maya hieroglyphic writing and portrayed in the Central...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0292725965
ISBN13:9780292725966
Release Date:February 2005
Publisher:University of Texas Press
Length:448 Pages
Weight:1.44 lbs.
Dimensions:1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"
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