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Star gods of the Maya : astronomy in art, folklore, and calendars

by Susan Milbrath

This study examines ancient Maya astronomy and cosmology through the analysis of astronomical data encoded in Pre-Columbian art and architecture. It incorporates contemporary Maya practices to reconstruct recorded celestial cycles and events.

Accession 712 ISBN 0292752253 Publisher University of Texas Press
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