Explores the legends and myths of the Maya universe through a collection of stories about the Hero twins, the Quiche Maya rulers, the struggles the Mayan people faced with the Spanish conquerors, and more.
Retells Quiche Indian myths
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 Spanish text will fascinate children.
