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ISBN 10: 0761442170
ISBN 13: 9780761442172
Author: Virginia Schomp
Chapter 1: The Maya Cosmos
The Structure of the Universe
The Role of the Underworld (Xibalba)
The World Tree and the Four Directions
Chapter 2: Creation Myths
The Popol Vuh and the Hero Twins
The Creation of Humans
The Origin of Corn
Chapter 3: The Hero Twins
The Adventures of Hunahpu and Xbalanque
Their Battles with the Lords of the Underworld
Symbolism and Meaning
Chapter 4: The Maya Gods and Deities
Major Deities: Itzamna, Kukulkan, Chaac
Gods of Death, Rain, Sun, and Maize
Roles and Attributes
Chapter 5: Mythical Animals and Beings
The Jaguar and Its Symbolism
The Serpent and Feathered Serpent (Kukulkan/Quetzalcoatl)
Other Mythical Creatures
Chapter 6: Rituals and Ceremonies
Mythology in Religious Practice
The Ball Game and Its Mythic Significance
Sacrifice and Offerings
Chapter 7: Cosmology and Time
The Maya Calendar and Myth
Cycles of Time and Rebirth
Prophecies and Eschatology
Chapter 8: Myths in Maya Art and Architecture
Depictions in Codices and Murals
Mythological Themes in Temples and Stelae
Interpretation of Symbols
Chapter 9: Comparative Mythology
Connections to Other Mesoamerican Myths
Influences and Parallels with Other Cultures
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Tags: Virginia Schomp, Ancient Maya, World
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