Publisher's Synopsis
""Representation of Deities of the Maya Manuscripts"" is a comprehensive study of the deities depicted in the ancient manuscripts of the Maya civilization. Written by Paul Schellhas, a renowned expert in Maya iconography, the book provides a detailed analysis of the various gods and goddesses worshipped by the Maya people, including their physical characteristics, symbols, and associated myths and rituals. The book is divided into sections that focus on specific deities, such as the sun god, the rain god, and the maize god, and includes numerous illustrations and photographs of the manuscript pages that depict these deities. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the religion and art of the ancient Maya civilization.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
