The Genius of the Maya

The Genius of the Maya

Author: Izzi Howell

Publisher: Genius of the Ancients

Published: 2019-07-31

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780778765752

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Which innovative ideas and inventions began with the Maya? Find out how the Maya built their cities to suit the landscape and population, traded their resources, and developed a complex system of writing. Discover how their brilliant developments in farming, astronomy, and cloth-making still influence the way we live today.


Tikal

Tikal

Author: Elizabeth Mann

Publisher: Mikaya Press

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 24

ISBN-13: 193141405X

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A history of the Maya Indians in the city of Tikal, founded in 800 B.C.


The Book of Destiny

The Book of Destiny

Author: Carlos Barrios

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2009-06-30

Total Pages: 372

ISBN-13: 0061574147

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Discover What the Prophecy of 2012 Means for Your Life According to the Mayan Elders, at the moment of birth every human being is given a destiny. Our life challenge is to develop ourselves and our skills in order to fulfill this destiny, thus fueling our individual contribution to the planet. At the heart of The Book of Destiny is the sacred Mayan calendar, an extraordinary tool that allows the reader to discover this destiny, along with one’s special Mayan symbol, origin, as well as the protection spirits that accompany them through life. Poetically narrated, the book describes how the calendar contains the scientific legacy of the Mayan people, preserved and transmitted over the centuries through oral tradition and written texts. Written at the request of the Mayan Elders, by member of the Guatemalan Elders Council and Mayan Priest Carlos Barrios, The Book of Destiny is a tool to help people understand their life purpose and to use this profound knowledge to make the best of their time on earth.


The Genius of the Ancient Greeks

The Genius of the Ancient Greeks

Author: Izzi Howell

Publisher: Genius of the Ancients

Published: 2019-07-31

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780778765929

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Which innovative ideas and inventions began with the ancient Greeks? Find out how the ancient Greeks organized their society, trained their soldiers, used their ships for trade and transportation, and built their temples. Discover how their brilliant developments in architecture, politics, art, medicine, theater, and sports still influence the way we live today.


The Genius of the Ancient Egyptians

The Genius of the Ancient Egyptians

Author: Sonya Newland

Publisher: Genius of the Ancients

Published: 2019-07-31

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780778765714

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Which innovative ideas and inventions began with the ancient Egyptians? Find out how the ancient Egyptians built their temples and pyramids, irrigated and farmed their land, and took care of their people during life and after death. Discover how their brilliant developments in farming, papermaking, timekeeping, and medicine still influence the way we live today.


The Lost Secrets of Maya Technology

The Lost Secrets of Maya Technology

Author: James A. O'Kon

Publisher: Career Press

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781601632074

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The Maya have been an enigma since their discovery in the mid- 19th century. Maya science developed an elegant mathematic system, an incredibly accurate astronomy, and one of the world's five original written languages. This technology was more advanced than similar European technology by more than a thousand years. In this book, you'll see how James O'Kon, a professional engineer, synergistically applied field exploration, research, forensic engineering, and 3-D virtual reconstruction of Maya projects to discover lost Maya technological achievements. These lost principles of technology enabled Maya engineers to construct grand cities that towered above the rainforest, water systems with underground reservoirs for water storage, miles of all-weather paved roads tracking through the jungle, and the longest bridge in the ancient world. Maya engineers developed structural mechanics for multi-story buildings that were not exceeded in height until the first "skyscraper" built in Chicago in 1885, invented the blast furnace 2,000 years before it was patented in England, and developed the vulcanization of rubber more than 2,600 years before Charles Goodyear. Discover a host of unknown wonders in The Lost Secrets of Maya Technology.


2000 Years of Mayan Literature

2000 Years of Mayan Literature

Author: Dennis Tedlock

Publisher: Univ of California Press

Published: 2011-11-04

Total Pages: 481

ISBN-13: 0520271378

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A chronological survey of Mayan literature, covering two thousand years, from the earliest hieroglyphic inscriptions to later works using the Roman alphabet.


Maya

Maya

Author: Nikolai Grube

Publisher:

Published: 2007-09-01

Total Pages: 480

ISBN-13: 9783833143397

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Lost cities in the jungle and towering temple pyramids form only a small part of Mayan culture. This fascinating people achieved the landmarks of an advanced civilisation - such as a highly developed writing system and densely populated cities - in the classical period (AD 300-600), earning them a place among the greatest civilisations in the world. However, this period represents just one phase in the history of the Mayan culture, which extends over thousands of years. Our knowledge of Mayan life has increased dramatically in recent decades. As a result, specialists from a wide range of disciplines have contributed to this book in order to represent all of the latest research on the Maya. The contributions included in this magnificent volume range from the origins of Mayan culture all the way to today, giving insight into everyday life and religion as well as the artistic accomplishments and intellectual abilities of this important culture.


The Maya Book of Life

The Maya Book of Life

Author: Michael Owen

Publisher: Kahurangi Press

Published: 2011-03

Total Pages: 536

ISBN-13: 0473119897

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THE MAYA BOOK OF LIFE: UNDERSTANDING THE XULTUN TAROT is the companion book to the Xultun Tarot Classic Edition. It explores the archetypes and alchemy of the major arcana of the Xultun Tarot through indigenous teachings and the analytical psychology of C G Jung and casts new light on the meaning of 2012. The Xultun Tarot was created by Peter Balin in 1976 based on images from Maya history and culture. Taken from a single painting, it is the only tarot deck where the major arcana form a complete picture. This picture is a symbolic image of the alchemical marriage of spirit and matter and a map of what Jung called the individuation process. Only 500 copies of the original Xultun Tarot were ever printed. Now Kahurangi Press (xultun.com) has recreated this classic, long out-of-print deck true to its original large size and vibrant colours together with a book that explains the profound symbolism of the cards. Michael Owen is a clinical psychologist in private practice and author of Jung and the Native American Moon Cycles. He lives in New Zealand.


Popol Vuh

Popol Vuh

Author:

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 388

ISBN-13: 0684818450

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One of the most extraordinary works of the human imagination and the most important text in the native languages of the Americas, Popul Vuh: The Mayan Book of the Dawn of Life was first made accessible to the public 10 years ago. This new edition retains the quality of the original translation, has been enriched, and includes 20 new illustrations, maps, drawings, and photos.