Surrounded by the sea in all directions, the Maya viewed water as a source ofboth life and danger. Through the artworks presented, readers will gain a newappreciation for water’s influence on Maya cosmology, its role in their interpretation of the supernatural, as well as its impact on Maya cross-cultural contacts, trading practices, and power dynamics.
- ISBN: 978-0-300-16137-3
- Editorial: Yale University
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 328
- Fecha Publicación: 30/04/2010
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés