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Popol Vuh: The Sacred Book of the Ancient Quiche Maya (Volume 29) (The Civilization of the American Indian Series),New
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This is the first complete version in English of the 'Book of the People' of the Quiche Maya, the most powerful nation of the Guatemalan highlands in preConquest times and a branch of the ancient Maya, whose remarkable civilization in preColumbian America is in many ways comparable to the ancient civilizations of the Mediterranean. Generally regarded as America's oldest book, the Popol Vuh, in fact, corresponds to our Christian Bible, and it is, moreover, the most important of the five pieces of the great library treasures of the Maya that survived the Spanish Conquest.The Popol Vuh was first transcribed in the Quiche language, but in Latin characters, in the middle of the sixteenth century, by some unknown but highly literate Quiche Maya Indianprobably from the oral traditions of his people. This now lost manuscript was copied at the end of the seventeenth century by Father Francisco Ximnez, then parish priest of the village of Santo Toms Chichicastenango in the highlands of Guatemala, today the most celebrated and bestknown Indian town in all of Central America.The mythology, traditions, cosmogony, and history of the Quich Maya, including the chronology of their kings down to 1550, are related in simple yet literary style by the Indian chronicler. And Adrian Recinos has made a valuable contribution to the understanding and enjoyment of the document through his thorough going introduction and his identification of places and people in the footnotes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the Popol Vuh? A: The Popol Vuh is known as the 'Book of the People' of the Quiche Maya, serving as a foundational text that details their mythology, traditions, cosmogony, and history.
- Q: Who is the author of this edition of the Popol Vuh? A: This edition is translated and edited by Adrian Recinos, who provides valuable insights and annotations to enhance understanding.
- Q: When was the Popol Vuh first transcribed? A: The Popol Vuh was first transcribed in the Quiche language in the middle of the sixteenth century.
- Q: What is the significance of the Popol Vuh in Maya culture? A: The Popol Vuh is regarded as America's oldest book and is a crucial piece of the Maya's literary heritage, comparable to the Christian Bible in terms of its cultural importance.
- Q: How many pages does this edition have? A: This edition of the Popol Vuh contains 288 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: Is the book in new condition? A: Yes, this edition is in new condition, ensuring that you receive a quality product.
- Q: What is the publication date of this edition? A: This edition of the Popol Vuh was published on December 15, 1991.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from the introduction and footnotes? A: Readers can expect a thorough introduction by Adrian Recinos along with footnotes that identify places and people, enhancing the understanding of the text.
- Q: Is this edition suitable for academic study? A: Yes, this edition is suitable for academic study due to its comprehensive introduction and annotations that provide context and depth to the original text.