The Historical Value of the Books of Chilan Balam ..

by Sylvanus Griswold Morley

Book Overview

The Books of Chilan Balam are sacred texts of the Maya people of Mexico and Guatemala. In this groundbreaking study, American archaeologist Sylvanus Griswold Morley examines the historical value of these books, showing how they shed light on Maya history, culture, and religion. He also discusses the difficulties of interpreting the ancient Maya script, which was largely unknown at the time of his writing. This book is an important contribution...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1021407348
• ISBN13: 9781021407344
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 20 Pages
• Weight: 0.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.0" x 6.1" x 9.2"