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Grade 5-8-Wrathful and kindhearted gods, giants, mortals, jaguars, and colorful birds are some of the characters and creatures that inhabit this creation story and genealogy recorded in the K'iche' (or Quich?) language in 1558 and discovered in 1701 by a Spanish priest. Children will enjoy this accessible retelling of a story that has largely been unavailable in English. Vivid characterizations, tales of revenge and forbidden fruit, tests of wit and strength, and explanations of why deer have short tails and monkeys live in trees are all here. Full- and double-page paintings rich in color and detail illustrate the volume. A beautifully designed book to be savored on its own or as a source for cultural or comparative studies.
Daryl Grabarek, School Library Journal
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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One of the few Maya documents to survive the Spanish conquest, the Popol Vuh describes the creation of the Maya universe and of humans. It tells the tale of the Hero Twins, who defeated the gods of the underworld in a ball game, and details the legendary history of the Quiche Maya rulers until their imprisonment and torture by the Spanish. Equivalent to the Bible and the Greek and Roman mythologies, the Popol Vuh is the essential text of Mayan culture. Here, vivid images and captivating text will fascinate children.

Reading level: Ages 4-8
Hardcover: 88 pages
Publisher: Groundwood Books (September 9, 1999)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 088899334X
ISBN-13: 978-0888993342
Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 8.2 x 0.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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First Sentence:
THIS THE BEGINNING of the ancient stories of this place known as K'iche'. Read the first page

Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Lords of Xib'alb'a, Heart of Heaven, Jun Junajpu, Jun Kame, Jun Ch'owem, Popol Vuh, Jakawitz Mountain

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