Ritual, violence, and the fall of the Classic Maya kings:

Maya kings who failed to ensure the prosperity of their kingdoms were subject to various forms of termination, including the ritual defacing and destruction of monuments and even violent death. This is the first comprehensive volume to focus on the varied responses to the failure of Classic period d...

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Other Authors: Iannone, Gyles (Editor), Houk, Brett A. 1967- (Editor), Schwake, Sonja A. (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Gainesville University Press of Florida 2017
Series:Maya studies
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Online Access:BSB01
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Summary:Maya kings who failed to ensure the prosperity of their kingdoms were subject to various forms of termination, including the ritual defacing and destruction of monuments and even violent death. This is the first comprehensive volume to focus on the varied responses to the failure of Classic period dynasties in the southern lowlands
Item Description:Previously issued in print: 2016. - Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:1 online resource illustrations (black and white), maps (black and white)
ISBN:9780813051178
DOI:10.5744/florida/9780813062754.001.0001

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