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Patron gods and patron lords : the semiotics of classic Maya community cults /

Baron demonstrates the central importance of patron deity cults in political relationships between both rulers and their subjects and different Maya kingdoms. Weaving together evidence from inscriptions, images and artifacts.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Baron, Joanne (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Boulder : University Press of Colorado, [2016]
Subjects:
Mayas > Religion.
Mayas > Mythology.
Mayas > Politics and government.
Mayas > Guatemala > Politics and government.
Mayas > Guatemala > Religion.
Semiotics > Religious aspects.
Description
Summary:Baron demonstrates the central importance of patron deity cults in political relationships between both rulers and their subjects and different Maya kingdoms. Weaving together evidence from inscriptions, images and artifacts.
Physical Description:xvi, 227 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 189-218) and index.
ISBN:9781607325178 (cloth)
1607325179 (cloth)