de la Garza, Mercedes
El Universo Sagrado de la Serpiente Entre los Mayas
El Universo Sagrado de la Serpiente Entre los Mayas
México: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Instituto de Investigaciones Filológicas, Centro de Estudios Mayas, [ca. 2000s] ; (1984). Reprint or new edition [?]. Quarto in black stiff paper pictorial wraps; 462 pages: 79 illustrations; 24 cm, 2 lbs New in shrinkwrap; very fine. Paperback. ISBN: 9789688371886, 9688371882
Scarce. Out of print. In Spanish. "Explores the symbolism of the serpent in Mayan culture. Examines how the serpent represents both creation and destruction, embodying life, death, and fertility. Through archaeological evidence and ancient texts, de la Garza reveals the serpent's role in rituals, its connection to the underworld and celestial realms, and its significance in agricultural cycles. The work provides a comprehensive understanding of the serpent's integral place in Mayan cosmology and spirituality."—Publisher / Please note: As this item is in original shrink wrap we cannot determine if a reprint or a new edition. We find no bibliographic records online. We presume it is a reprint.