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Maya Creation Myths: Words And Worlds Of The Chilam Balam (Mesoamerican Worlds: From The Olmecs To The Danzantes)
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There Is No Classical Yucatecan Maya Word For Myth. But Around The Close Of The Seventeenth Century, An Anonymous Maya Scribe Penned What He Called U Kahlay Cab Tu Kinil, The World History Of The Era, Before Christianity Came To The Peten. He Collected Numerous Accounts Of The Cyclical Destruction And Reestablishment Of The Cosmos; The Origins Of Gods, Human Beings, And The Rituals And Activities Upon Which Their Relationship Depends; And Finally The Dawn Of The Sun And The Sacred Calendar Maya Diviners Still Use Today To Make Sense Of Humanity'S Place In The Otherwise Inscrutable March Of Time. These Creation Myths Eventually Became Part Of The Documents Known Today As The Books Of Chilam Balam.Maya Creation Myths Provides Not Only New And Outstanding Translations Of These Myths But Also An Interpretive Journey Through These Often Misunderstood Texts, Providing Insight Into Maya Cosmology And How Maya Intellectuals Met The Challenge Of The European Clergy'S Attempts To Eradicate Their Worldviews. Unlike Many Scholars Who Focus Primarily On Traces Of Prehispanic Culture Or Christian Influence Within The Books Of Chilam Balam, Knowlton Emphasizes The Diversity Of Maya Mythic Traditions And The Uniquely Maya Discursive Strategies That Emerged In The Colonial Period.This Book Will Be Of Significant Interest To Maya Scholars, Folklorists, And Historians, As Well As Students And Scholars Of Religion, Cosmology, And Anthropology.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What are the main themes explored in Maya Creation Myths? A: Maya Creation Myths explores themes such as the cyclical destruction and reestablishment of the cosmos, the origins of gods and humanity, and the rituals that define the relationship between them. It also delves into the sacred calendar used by Maya diviners.
- Q: Who is the author of Maya Creation Myths? A: The author of Maya Creation Myths is Timothy Knowlton.
- Q: What is the significance of the Books of Chilam Balam? A: The Books of Chilam Balam are significant as they contain various Maya creation myths and historical accounts, reflecting the Maya worldview and their responses to European colonization.
- Q: Is Maya Creation Myths suitable for beginners? A: Yes, Maya Creation Myths is suitable for beginners as it provides clear translations and interpretations of complex texts, making them accessible to readers interested in Maya culture and history.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: Maya Creation Myths is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does Maya Creation Myths have? A: Maya Creation Myths has a total of 240 pages.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as a used book in good condition.
- Q: When was Maya Creation Myths published? A: Maya Creation Myths was published on September 15, 2012.
- Q: What academic fields might find this book useful? A: This book will be of interest to scholars of Maya studies, folklore, history, religion, cosmology, and anthropology.
- Q: Does the book address the influence of Christianity on Maya mythology? A: Yes, the book discusses how Maya intellectuals navigated Christian influences while maintaining their unique mythic traditions during the Colonial period.