Book Description
"Will prove intensely interesting to students of anthropology, folklore, theology, and history."—American Sociological Review"
A narrative of bold mythological adventures combined with the facts of recorded history; a picture of a world mentally and emotionally remote from our own."—New York Herald Tribune
The Popol Vuh, which was originally written in Quiché, is the bible of the Mayan people, encompassing their origin and creation stories as well as a wealth of ancient oral traditions. This edition—beautifully illustrated by Everett Gee Jackson and translated by Delia Goetz and Sylvanus Griswold Morley from the Spanish translation by Adrián Recinos—is widely regarded as the best and most authoritative available. Numerous illustrations; 6 halftones.


Language Notes
Text: English (translation)
Original Language: Spanish

FROM THE PUBLISHER

The Popol Vuh, which was originally written in Quiché, is the bible of the Mayan people, encompassing their origin and creation stories as well as a wealth of ancient oral traditions. This edition--beautifully illustrated by Everett Gee Jackson and translated by Delia Goetz and Sylvanus Griswold Morley from the Spanish translation by Adrián Recinos--is widely regarded as the best and most authoritative available.

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