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Sacred Mysteries Among The Mayas and The Quiches

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Sacred Mysteries Among The Mayas and The Quiches is a book written by Augustus Le Plongeon that explores the ancient Mayan and Quiche civilizations. The author, who was an archaeologist and photographer, spent many years studying the ruins and artifacts of these cultures and was fascinated by their complex religious beliefs and practices. In this book, Le Plongeon delves into the sacred mysteries of the Mayas and Quiches, including their creation myths, rituals, and ceremonies. He also discusses the significance of their temples, pyramids, and other architectural wonders, and provides detailed descriptions of the artwork and hieroglyphics found at these sites. The book offers a unique perspective on these ancient civilizations, providing insights into their beliefs and practices that are not found in other sources. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Mayas and Quiches.1909. Sacred mysteries among the Mayas and the Quiches 11,500 years ago and their relation to the sacred mysteries of Egypt, Greece, Chaldea and India; Freemasonry in times anterior in the Temple of Solomon. The author presents to the reader some of the historical facts that have been brought to light by deciphering bas-reliefs and mural inscriptions, by means of the ancient hieractic Maya alphabet discovered by the author. He presents only facts that can be proven by well-known ancient and modern writers and by the inscriptions carved on stone by the Mayan people.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781169292963
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 222
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. September 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 178x254x14 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 603 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 12. Oktober 2024
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Sacred Mysteries Among The Mayas and The Quiches is a book written by Augustus Le Plongeon that explores the ancient Mayan and Quiche civilizations. The author, who was an archaeologist and photographer, spent many years studying the ruins and artifacts of these cultures and was fascinated by their complex religious beliefs and practices. In this book, Le Plongeon delves into the sacred mysteries of the Mayas and Quiches, including their creation myths, rituals, and ceremonies. He also discusses the significance of their temples, pyramids, and other architectural wonders, and provides detailed descriptions of the artwork and hieroglyphics found at these sites. The book offers a unique perspective on these ancient civilizations, providing insights into their beliefs and practices that are not found in other sources. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Mayas and Quiches.1909. Sacred mysteries among the Mayas and the Quiches 11,500 years ago and their relation to the sacred mysteries of Egypt, Greece, Chaldea and India; Freemasonry in times anterior in the Temple of Solomon. The author presents to the reader some of the historical facts that have been brought to light by deciphering bas-reliefs and mural inscriptions, by means of the ancient hieractic Maya alphabet discovered by the author. He presents only facts that can be proven by well-known ancient and modern writers and by the inscriptions carved on stone by the Mayan people.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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