The ancient Maya
By: by Virginia Schomp
Series: Myths of the world; Myths of the world
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish Benchmark
Published: 2010
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] /
Number of pages: 96
ISBN-13: 9780761446422
Subjects: Religion; RELIGION; Maya cosmology; Juvenile literature; Maya mythology; Ethnic & Tribal
Description: "A retelling of several important ancient Maya myths, with background information describing the history, geography, belief systems, and customs of the people"--Provided by the publisher.
Notes: Title from PDF title page (viewed Mar. 22, 2010).

Includes bibliographical references (p. 92-93) and index.
Table of contents: title: Meet the ancient Maya. A sacred landscape ; A glorious civilization ; Kings, nobles, and commoners ; Gods and spirits ; Ritual and sacrifice; title: Timeless tales of the Maya. The origins of the world: the great flood ; The hero twins battle evil: the defeat of Seven Macaw ; The hero twins outsmart the giants: Zipacna and earthquake ; Adventures in the underworld: One and seven Hunahpu ; The hero twins defeat death: playing ball with the lords of Xibalba ; The origins of the Quiché Maya: the people of corn.