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The gods and symbols of ancient Mexico and the Maya : an illustrated dictionary of Mesoamerican religion / Mary Miller & Karl Taube

by Mary Miller, Karl A. Taube

An encyclopaedic guide to the terminology of Mesoamerican religions, detailing the historical development and cultural context of belief systems in the region.

Accession 489 ISBN 9780500050682 Publisher Thames & Hudson
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