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Popol Vuh : the Mayan book of the dawn of life

by Dennis Tedlock

This Quiche Mayan creation narrative details the deeds of gods and the founding of the Quiche kingdom in the Guatemalan highlands. Originally written in hieroglyphs, this edition includes commentary, illustrations, and newly deciphered text.

Accession 1097 ISBN 9780671617714 Publisher Touchstone
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