Cosmology, calendars, and horizon-based astronomy in ancient Mesoamerica
By: edited by Anne S. Dowd and Susan Milbrath
Published: 2015
Language: eng
Number of pages: 380
ISBN-13: 9781607323785; 9781607323792
Subjects: Archaeoastronomy; Aztec astronomy; Maya astronomy; Indian calendar; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Archaeology
Description: ""This book is an interdisciplinary tour-de-force that establishes the critical role astronomy played in the religious and civic lives of the ancient peoples of Mesoamerica. Providing examples of how pre-Columbian peoples merged ideas about the cosmos with those concerning calendar and astronomy, and showcases the value of detailed examinations of astronomical data for understanding ancient cultures."--Provided by publisher"--