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This is a dictionary of Mesoamerican mythology and religion, which seeks to act as a guide to the labyrinthine symbolic world. Nearly 300 entries describe the main gods and symbols, accompanied by illustrations, while two introductory essays provide accounts of Mesoamerican history and religion.
Just the mention of Sunken Treasure brings to mind ageless images of old wooden sea chests overflowing with thousands of golden doubloons and silver coins. Handfuls of tangled golden chains containing exquisite jewels are among the priceless artifacts that are woven throughout the decaying chests as well as our vivid imaginations. Sunken Treasure creates romantic visions of Spanish Galleons gracefully navigating the ancient high seas. Th eir opaque canvas sails billowing in a gentle Gulf Stream breeze. One can feel not only the warm touch of the wind, but a slight spray of the sea as the adventurous ships make way. However, Sunken Treasure also stimulates a frightening sense of terror as scores of ships wreck upon treacherous hidden reefs, vast amounts of treasure are lost forever and bloodthirsty pirates lurk on the distant horizon.
The definitive guide to the art and architecture of one of the world's most enigmatic civilizations, extensively revised and now in colour throughout.
This is the first full biography of one of Scotland's greatest daughters and the only Scot to be officially honoured for giving her life to help Jews during the Holocaust. It is based on in-depth original research in all of the book's locations, personal interviews, and a trove of newly discovered material.
An evocative survey of the art and architecture of ancient Mesoamerica, this book investigates the artistic achievements of the high Precolumbian civilizations--Olmec, Maya, Teotihuacan, Toltec, Aztec--as well as their less known contemporaries. Professor Miller takes us from the brightly colored paintings that dazzled Cortez and his men in 1519, to the mercurial rites of kingship that included warfare and blood sacrifice. A comprehensive guide to the history of the region, drawn on the research of explorers and archaeologists alike, the book is a perfect introduction for the student or traveler. 190 illus., 20 in color.
An evocative survey of the art and architecture of ancient Mesoamerica, this book investigates the artistic achievements of the high Precolumbian civilizations--Olmec, Maya, Teotihuacan, Toltec, Aztec--as well as their less known contemporaries. Professor Miller takes us from the brightly colored paintings that dazzled Cortez and his men in 1519, to the mercurial rites of kingship that included warfare and blood sacrifice. A comprehensive guide to the history of the region, drawn on the research of explorers and archaeologists alike, the book is a perfect introduction for the student or traveler. 190 illus., 20 in color.
With its collection of lusty, lazy, hard-drinking characters, Always Happy Hour proves Mary Millers essential role in American fiction.
Mary Miller seizes the mantle of southern literature with Biloxi, a tender, gritty tale of middle age and the unexpected turns a life can take.