Mayan History
Making sense of our universe…It’s an age-old practice that transcends cultures and generations. From our vantage point, the larger than life Maya civilization grappled with the urge in a grand scale. Join us as we take a voyage to understand the ways of the Maya.
Inside you will read about…
– Who Made Contact? Early Explorers and their Impact- How the Maya Wanted to Be Represented – History Written by the Victors- Different Periods of Maya History- Larger Than Life- New FindingsWe’ll learn what they held as sacred, how the sacred manifested itself in their lives, and about efforts to accurately portray them, despite romanticized versions. This book provides a deeper look at their pre-Columbian battling dynasties and their highly-structured approach to religion, science and society, as we explore their glories and misfortunes.