Communicating with the sacred earthscape : ethnoarchaeological investigation of Kaqchikel Maya ceremonies in highland Guatemala

This dissertation presents the results of an ethnoarchaeological study of Kaqchikel Maya ceremonies in the southwestern highlands of Guatemala. The Maya view the Earth as being animate and sacred. Within this earthscape exist places that are especially alive and powerful. These are sacred earthmarks...

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Main Author: Scott, Ann M.
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: 2012
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2152/18418