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  • Representation of Deities of the Maya Manuscripts

    Enriched edition. Unveiling the Symbolism of Mayan Deities in Ancient Manuscripts

    by Paul Schellhas, Claire Montrose ...
    Translated by Selma Wesselhoeft, A. M. Parker ...
    In 'Representation of Deities of the Maya Manuscripts,' Paul Schellhas meticulously examines the intricate iconography and symbolism found within ancient Maya texts. This scholarly work delves into the diverse representations of deities as depicted in codices and inscriptions, contextualizing these images within the broader framework of Maya mythology and culture. Schellhas's approach interweaves ... Read more

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  • Representation of Deities of the Maya Manuscript

    by Paul Schellhas ...
    The three manuscripts which we possess of the ancient Maya peoples of Central America, the Dresden (Dr.), the Madrid (Tro.-Cort.) and the Paris (Per.) manuscripts, all contain a series of pictorial representations of human figures, which, beyond question, should be regarded as figures of gods. Together with these are a number of animal figures, some with human bodies, dress and armor, which ... Read more

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  • Legends of Babylon and Egypt in Relation to Hebrew Tradition

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