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Author
Publisher
Greenwood Press
Pub. Date
1996
Language
English
Description
Traces Maya civilization from its earliest beginnings to the Spanish conquest in the sixteenth century, examining the daily life of the people, and discussing the civilization's economy, social and political systems, writing and calendar, life cycle events, arts and crafts, and religion.
4) Ancient Maya
Author
Series
Publisher
Compass Point Books
Pub. Date
2006
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
This series documents life in a Yucatan village, focusing on one family over the course of a year. The films explore the ancient agricultural and religious customs that ground contemporary Maya life in traditional values - even as modern Mexico comes to the village. In Maya, Spanish, and English, with English subtitles. Film Festivals, Screenings, Awards CINE Golden Eagle Award PBS national broadcasts Margaret Mead Film Festival honoree Choice Outstanding...
Author
Publisher
Pelican Pub. Co
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
While artist Luz-Maria Lopez was growing up in Honduras, her grandmother would share stories about her Mayan ancestors, such as the legend of the finger people. The tale begins with the lonely gods in heaven. Though they created flowers and beasts to roam the forest, they lacked companionship. They created a man out of clay, but he melted. A man made of wood caught fire, and a man made of gold lacked an appreciation for nature's beauty. They decided...
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