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Search - Maya Civilization: A Captivating Guide to Maya History and Maya Mythology (Mayan Civilization, Aztecs and Incas) (Volume 1)

Maya Civilization A Captivating Guide to Maya History and Maya Mythology - Mayan Civilization, Aztecs and Incas - Volume 1
Author: Captivating History

Explore the Captivating History and Mythology of the Maya! — In this captivating guide, you will discover why Maya have gained such worldwide admiration over the many other civilizations that existed in Mesoamerica at the time. You will learn how the Maya civilization developed, the major turning points in their 3,000-year-long history, the myste... more »ries surrounding their demise, and some of the unique places where Maya exist to this day.

In the first part of this book, you will discover the origins of the Maya civilization and the Mesoamerican cultures that may have influenced them. You will find out why Maya (out of all the different tribes that existed in the region at the time) have captured the imagination of the West so much. The book will reveal how they lived, ate, slept, whom they worshipped, and how they used herbal medicines and hallucinogenic plants to treat the sick.

You learn about their trading routes and rivalries with another famous Mesoamerican tribe?the Aztecs. The book will go into the decline of the Maya civilization and how their rivalries with the Aztecs aided the victory of the Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century, led by the famous Spaniard Hernán Cortés. You will also learn about the heroic efforts of the Maya to fend off the Spaniards, and why they were able to succeed at this task for much longer than the Aztecs. The book will also track down the Maya living today, a population that is still six-million strong and adhere to many of the traditions that their ancestors once held. In among the battle tales and gore of human sacrifice, you will get some delicious cocoa recipes, Maya-style, that you can make at home.

After you have discovered all about the Maya origins, their cuisine, and their most notable events to present day, the book will go into the aspect that?s often the reason why so many people have been fascinated by the Maya civilization throughout the ages. You will learn about their mythology, cosmology, and the solar calendar that resulted in the infamous doomsday scare back in 2012.

Some of the topics and questions covered in this book include:

Maya TimelineGlossary of Important Maya TermsThe Origins of the Mesoamerican CivilizationsThe Archaic period: 7000 ? 2000 BCThe Olmecs: 1,200 ? 300 BCThe Preclassic Period and the Magnificent ZapotecEarly Preclassic period: 2000 to 1000 BCCuello and early Maya architectureMiddle Preclassic period: 1000 to 300 BCThe Zapotec: 600 BC to AD 800Late Preclassic period: 300 BC to AD 250The Classic Period, Doomsday Calendar, and the Mystery of the Red QueenEarly Classic ? AD 250 to 600How Maya measured the timeLate Classic ? AD 600 to 900The mystery of the Red QueenTerminal Classic ? AD 900 to 1000Food, Rites, and Gruesome TalesHow to make Maya hot chocolate at homeHow did the Maya grow their food?The Maize godThe Maya beauty standardsThe sacred Ball GameThe Decline of the Maya Civilization and Human SacrificeEarly Postclassic ? AD 1000 to 1250Inside Chichen Itza ? features of Maya citiesThe Maya Observatory (El Caracol)Human sacrifice and the methodsThe Kukulkan pyramidLate Postclassic Period and the Spanish ConquestMaya TodayMaya Creation StoryThe Maya CosmologyAnd a Great Deal More that You don't Want to Miss out on!Get the book now and learn more about the Maya Civilization!

ISBN-13: 9781976264627
ISBN-10: 1976264626
Publication Date: 9/9/2017
Pages: 152
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Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Book Type: Paperback
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Genres:

History >> Ancient Civilizations >> Aztec
History >> Ancient Civilizations >> Incan
History >> Ancient Civilizations >> Mayan
History >> Historical Study & Educational Resources >> Civilization & Culture

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