Mayan Religious Instruction, Degree Three With 12 Revelations: No. 9, The Ninth Revelation is a book that delves into the spiritual beliefs and practices of the ancient Mayan civilization. Written by the Mayans themselves, the book is the third degree of religious instruction and contains 12 revelations, with the ninth revelation being the focus of this particular volume.The book explores the Mayan concept of the universe, which is divided into three realms: the upper realm of the gods, the middle realm of humans, and the lower realm of the dead. It also delves into the Mayan belief in the cyclical nature of time, where the universe goes through cycles of creation and destruction.The ninth revelation focuses on the importance of sacrifice in Mayan religious practice. The Mayans believed that sacrifice was necessary to maintain the balance of the universe and to appease the gods. The book details the various types of sacrifices that were performed, including the sacrifice of animals and even humans.Overall, Mayan Religious Instruction, Degree Three With 12 Revelations: No. 9, The Ninth Revelation provides a fascinating insight into the spiritual beliefs and practices of one of the world's most ancient civilizations. It is a must-read for anyone interested in history, religion, or anthropology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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