Chapter 1
Let's meet the Ancient Maya
Geographical origin
Territorial expansion
Periodization
First period
Second period
Third period
Culture
Language and alphabet
Calendar
Chapter 2Let's meet the Ancient Maya Geographical origin Territorial expansion Periodization First period Second period Third period Culture Language and alphabet Calendar
Chapter 2
Mythology and beliefs Itzamna Kukulkan (Quetzalcoatl) Ix Chel Chaac Ixham Kaab Ah Puch Ixchebel Yax Ek Chuah Ixtab Hunahpu and Xbalanque Ixpiyacoc and Ixmucane Creation of the world - mythical stories about the creation of the world and man Popol Vuh Creating the world from water The Myth of the Gemini Heroes The myth of the four gods who created humans Rituals and ceremonies - importance of rites, sacrifices, prophecies The importance of rituals Sacrifice Prophecies
Chapter 3 Social system and political organizationNobles Priests Traders Peasants Slaves Cities and architecture Tikal Chichen Itza Palenque Uxmal Copan Power and politics Kings Nobles Noble wars Management of city-states
Chapter 4 Social life and everyday life Agriculture Collecting Fishing Hunting Clothing and lifestyle Clothing Jewelry Hairstyles Weaving Education and art Education system Literacy Painting Ceramics Music
Chapter 5 Mayan calendars and astronomy The Tzolka Calendar Haab calendar Date Importance Astronomical knowledge Observatories Tracking the celestial bodies Connection with religious beliefs Calendars
Chapter 6 Medicine and method of treatment Herbal medicine Surgery Massage and manipulation Rituals and spiritual healing Astrology and divination
Chapter 7 The end of the Mayan civilization Environmental factors Social factors Economic factors Social disintegration Heritage and Revival: Cultural Heritage Conservation, Modern Studies and Research
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Tajne i otkrića civilizacije Maja
Misterio / SuspensoDear readers, As you turn the pages of this book, you will learn about the geographic origins of the Maya and their territorial expansion. We will travel through time, following the periodization of their rich history, while discovering their cultur...
