In the Maw of the Earth Monster: Mesoamerican Ritual Cave Use

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In the Maw of the Earth Monster: Mesoamerican Ritual Cave Use

BRADY, James E.; PRUFER, Keith M. (eds.)

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Various authors on topics such as: rites of passage and other ceremonies in caves; shamans, caves and the roles of ritual specialists; cave stelae and mgalithic monuments; artifact distribution in caves; ethnographic notes and their implications for archaeological interpretation; etc. Examples mainly from the ancient and modern Maya.

Publication Info

  • Publisher: University of Texas Press
  • Edition: n/a
  • Date Published: 2005
  • Place Published: Austin
  • ISBN: 0292705867

Details

  • Condition: Near fine
  • Signed: Yes
  • Dust Jacket: Yes
  • Jacket Condition: Very good
  • Details:
    viii, 438 p. 24 cm. B&w illustrations. Black cloth in dustjacket. Light wear and soiling to jacket. Spine ends a bit bumped. Inscribed by the author (probably - it's "Jim") on title.

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