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Popol Vuh : The Great Mythological Book of the Ancient Maya
Popol Vuh The Great Mythological Book of the Ancient Maya Author:Ralph Nelson (Translator) The Popol Vuh is the sacred book of the Quiche Maya, one of the great New World civilizations. Like its counterparts the Gilgamesh epic, The Iliad and the Old Testament, the Popol Vuh is a classic in the oral tradition, a gathering together of the primal wisdom of an ancient culture in narrative form. This magnificentl... more »y illustrated book provides the first English translation of the Popol Vuh for the lay reader and for all readers interested in mythology and native American culture.
Ralph Nelson's new translation is a delightfully written version of the ancient Mayan classic. The old myths are recounted in a lively and flowering manner, and together with Mr. Nelson's perceptive introduction give us insight into the experience of this great native culture. Illustrated with drawing from Mayan codices.« less