

An edition of Aves sagradas de los Mayas (1995)
By Mercedes de la Garza
Publish Date
1995
Publisher
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Centro de Estudios Mayas del Instituto de Investigaciones Filológicas, Facultad de Filosofía y Letras
Language
spa
Pages
138
Description:
"Examination of birds within Maya thought and imagery (including hieroglyphs that are pictographic representations of birds). Emphasizes birds' symbolic role, especially in connection with supernatural beings"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 57.
subjects: Antiquities, Birds, Maya art, Mayas, Religion, Religious aspects, Religious aspects of Birds, Maya mythology, Maya sculpture
Places: Central America, Mexico