Spence, Lewis
The Popol Vuh
- ISBN 13:
- 9780486836645
- author:
- Spence, Lewis
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Dover Publications Inc.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 80
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 12.7 centimetres (0.07 kg
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Folklore & Mythology,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Popol Vuh: A Window into Pre-Columbian Mythology Transcribed from the original Mayan hieroglyphs, this text tells the story of the Kiché people's mythology and history. Due to the destruction of documents by Spanish conquistadors, the scarcity of early accounts of Mesoamerican cultures makes the Popol Vuh a highly significant document for study. The book begins as pure mythology but gradually develops into historical fact, featuring stories about gods creating mankind, a great flood, and other tales with intriguing parallels to myths from different cultures. This edition features a classic translation by Lewis Spence, providing valuable insights into the pre-Columbian world. A unique and fascinating glimpse into the mythology and history of Central America, The Popol Vuh is an important work for anyone interested in understanding the region's rich cultural heritage.
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