The Popol Vuh: The Mythic and Heroic Sagas of the Kichés of Central America
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"The Popol Vuh: The Mythic and Heroic Sagas of the Kichés of Central America" by Lewis Spence is a monumental historical account written in the early 20th century. This significant work serves as a collection of Kiché mythology and history, offering insights into the origins, belief systems, and heroic narratives of the Kiché people, a prominent indigenous group in Central America. The text, originally composed in the Kiché language during the 17th
century, highlights the complexities of pre-Columbian spirituality, creation myths, and the genealogy of the Kiché lineage. The "Popol Vuh" unfolds through four main books that chronicled the Kiché creation story, the adventures of hero twins Hun-Ahpu and Xbalanque, and the eventual rise of humanity. Beginning with the creation of the Earth by gods, including the notable deities Hurakan and Gucumatz, the narrative then explores the failed attempts to create humanity out of wood, which ultimately leads to their destruction. The text vividly recounts the trials and triumphs of the hero twins as they confront and defeat the lords of the underworld in Xibalba, showcasing themes of courage, transformation, and the enduring struggle between good and evil. The story concludes with the origin of the Kiché people and their gods, encapsulating a history that intertwines both myth and reality in a powerful narrative that shapes the cultural identity of the Kiché. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Spence, Lewis, 1874-1955 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 09009953 |
| Title | The Popol Vuh: The Mythic and Heroic Sagas of the Kichés of Central America |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Popol_Vuh |
| Credits |
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 56.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F1401: Latin America local history: General |
| Subject | Manuscripts, Maya |
| Subject | Guatemala -- Antiquities |
| Subject | Popol vuh |
| Subject | Quiché Indians -- Religion |
| Subject | Quiché mythology |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 56550 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-56550-7 |
| Release Date | Feb 11, 2018 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1642 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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