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Time and reality in the thought of the Maya

Miguel León-Portilla

3.9/5 ( ratings)

In this second English-language edition of one of his most notable works, Miguel Len-Portilla probes the question, What did time really mean for the ancient Maya in terms of their mythology, religious thought, worldview, and everyday life? In his analysis of key Maya texts and computations, he reveals one of the most elaborate attempts of the human mind to penetrate the secrets of existence.

Pages: 176

Format: Unknown Binding

Publisher: Beacon Press

Release: January 01, 1973

ISBN: 0807046647

ISBN 13: 9780807046647

Time and reality in the thought of the Maya

Miguel León-Portilla

3.9/5 ( ratings)

In this second English-language edition of one of his most notable works, Miguel Len-Portilla probes the question, What did time really mean for the ancient Maya in terms of their mythology, religious thought, worldview, and everyday life? In his analysis of key Maya texts and computations, he reveals one of the most elaborate attempts of the human mind to penetrate the secrets of existence.

Pages: 176

Format: Unknown Binding

Publisher: Beacon Press

Release: January 01, 1973

ISBN: 0807046647

ISBN 13: 9780807046647

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