Religions of Mesoamerica: cosmovision and ceremonial centers

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Publication Type:

Book

Authors:

Carrasco, Davíd

Source:

Religious traditions of the world, Harper & Row, San Francisco, CA, p.xxvii, 174 (1990)

Keywords:

Aztecs -- Religion.; Mayas -- Religion.; Aztecs -- Antiquities.; Mayas -- Antiquities.; Indians of Central America -- Religion.; Indians of Mexico -- Religion.; Central America -- Antiquities.; Mexico -- Antiquities.

Notes:

Contents: Introduction : approaching Mesoamerican religions -- History and cosmovision in Mesoamerican religions -- The religion of the Aztecs : ways of the warrior, words of the sage -- Maya religion : cosmic trees, sacred kings, and the underworld -- Mesoamerica as a New World : colonialism and religious creativity. Includes bibliographical references (p. 172-174).

Sponsored By

The Academy of Catholic Hispanic Theologians of the U.S. (ACHTUS)

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