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Exploring the Classic Maya civilization, this groundbreaking work delves into how ancient Maya people perceived the body and its experiences. Three leading experts utilize extensive evidence from iconography, hieroglyphs, and archaeological discoveries to reveal a coherent understanding of the human body within their cultural context. The book offers insights into the emotional and intellectual frameworks of the Classic Maya, bridging the gap between their historical experiences and contemporary understanding.
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The Memory of Bones, Stephen D. Houston
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- 2006
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- Title
- The Memory of Bones
- Subtitle
- Body, Being, and Experience among the Classic Maya
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Stephen D. Houston
- Publisher
- University of Texas Press
- Publisher
- 2006
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 336
- ISBN13
- 9780292713192
- Category
- Social sciences
- Description
- Exploring the Classic Maya civilization, this groundbreaking work delves into how ancient Maya people perceived the body and its experiences. Three leading experts utilize extensive evidence from iconography, hieroglyphs, and archaeological discoveries to reveal a coherent understanding of the human body within their cultural context. The book offers insights into the emotional and intellectual frameworks of the Classic Maya, bridging the gap between their historical experiences and contemporary understanding.