Popol Vuh: The Definitive Edition Of The Mayan Book Of The Dawn Of Life And The Glories Of
by Dennis Tedlock
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Author: Dennis TedlockEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1996-01-31
ISBN: 0684818450
Number of pages: 384
Publisher: Touchstone
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Book Review: Both scholarly and engaging
Summary: 4 Stars
There's something here for the serious student of Mesoamerican culture, the historian, and those who just like mythology. Rather than relying solely on academic translations, Tedlock has employed the services of native speakers of the Quiche Mayan language to give not only the words, but the *feel* of the stories. The first section is a synopsis of the people and events in the Popol Vuh itself from the time of the "creation" all the way to the coming of the Conquistadores, but rather than detracting from the story itself (as such synopses all-too-often do), it adds depth and understanding. I would have appreciated seeing more of the original glyphs, as well as the original forms of many of the names (which have been translated whenever possible), but this is a very minor quibble. Overall, highly recommended!
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