At the edge of the world
Subtitle: caves and late classic Maya world view
By: by Karen Bassie-Sweet.
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
Published: 1996
Place of publication: Norman
Language: eng
Number of pages: 245
Subjects: Maya philosophy.; Mayas -- Religion.; Caves -- Religious aspects.
Description: "Reconstruction of classic period Maya beliefs about the structure of the universe based on imagery and hieroglyphic texts from lowland cities. Focuses on cosmological meanings of caves in defining the Maya world and connections with supernatural realms, especially the underworld"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 57.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [231]-240) and index.